Dorothy Curling

Dorothy Curling serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain operational readiness through specialized logistics and engineering services. She manages complex acquisitions aligned with fleet sustainment, focusing on technical maintenance, training, and infrastructure support critical to naval platform availability. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities by aligning contracting strategies with naval operational priorities, particularly in energy infrastructure and workforce development. Curling handles a diverse portfolio of contract types, including cost-reimbursement and fixed-price instruments, often involving high-complexity technical requirements and long-term service delivery. She maintains established relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including Obsidian Global, LLC for engineering and logistics support, Deloitte & Touche LLP for management and systems integration services, and Computational Physics Inc. for advanced technical analysis. Her procurement approach reflects a preference for experienced, high-capacity vendors capable of delivering specialized, mission-essential solutions under stringent naval standards. These partnerships are characterized by sustained engagement, performance-based contract management, and a focus on technical excellence over transactional sourcing. Curling’s contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s need for rapid, high-fidelity execution in critical sustainment domains. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, all procurements adhere to federal acquisition regulations and competitive fairness standards. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), indicating deep involvement in naval energy systems maintenance and workforce upskilling initiatives. She procures specialized fuel handling infrastructure, technical training programs, and operational readiness services tailored to fleet maintenance cycles, demonstrating expertise in both energy logistics and human capital development within the defense sector.