Dushani Starks

Dushani Starks supports the procurement operations at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, a critical facility within the Department of the Navy responsible for sustaining the operational readiness of the U.S. fleet through complex ship repair, modernization, and industrial support services. In this role, Starks manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on technical maintenance, facility support, and specialized industrial services essential to naval vessel lifecycle management. Their work ensures compliance with defense contracting regulations while aligning procurement activities with the shipyard’s strategic priorities of efficiency, longevity, and mission-critical readiness. Starks routinely handles contracts for engineering services, machinery upkeep, and facility operations, requiring deep familiarity with defense acquisition frameworks and technical specifications for maritime systems. Starks maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., AMEE BAY, LLC, MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., and MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval vessel maintenance, precision equipment repair, and industrial facility support. The contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established, technically capable firms with demonstrated experience in high-compliance, safety-sensitive environments typical of naval shipyard operations. Set-aside preferences show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 86.7% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and specialized nature of required services. However, Starks maintains a measured commitment to small business participation, with 10% of awards designated as total small business set-asides and 3.3% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. The primary NAICS focus areas include 562991 (septic tank and related services), 811210 (electronic and precision equipment repair), 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery maintenance), and 531120 (nonresidential building leasing). These reflect the shipyard’s need for integrated facility support, mechanical systems upkeep, and environmental compliance services critical to sustaining naval infrastructure and vessel readiness.