Elizabeth A. Crocker

Elizabeth A. Crocker serves as a Contract Specialist at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf (N42158), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to maintain and modernize critical naval vessels through precision industrial and shipbuilding services. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from requirement validation and solicitation development to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and naval-specific regulations. Her acquisitions primarily support ship repair, machinery maintenance, and industrial support services essential to fleet readiness and extended vessel service life. Crocker maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., AMEE BAY, LLC, ORBIS SIBRO INC, and MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized marine industrial services, technical engineering support, and equipment leasing critical to shipyard operations. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and vendor accountability, fostering long-term collaborations with vendors capable of delivering high-integrity, compliance-driven solutions under demanding naval standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Crocker consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with approximately 63.6% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, aligning with Department of the Navy goals to enhance industrial base resilience and diversity. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing), each accounting for 36.4% of her portfolio, reflecting deep expertise in naval vessel maintenance and specialized equipment support. Additional activity in 561311 (Employment Placement Agencies) and 332811 (Metal Heat Treating) underscores her role in sourcing skilled labor and critical metallurgical services essential to shipyard operational integrity.