Elizabeth Phelps

Elizabeth Phelps serves as a secondary procurement support professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, contributing to the agency’s mission of sustaining naval operational readiness through expert logistics and maintenance acquisition. While not a lead contracting officer, she plays a vital role in supporting the lifecycle management of mission-critical contracts, assisting in the solicitation, evaluation, and administration of services essential to fleet sustainment. Her work primarily supports technical and logistical acquisitions, including machinery repair, communications infrastructure, and specialized engineering support, ensuring alignment with Navy standards and regulatory compliance under FAR and DFARS. Phelps collaborates closely with a diverse set of contractors, including OBSIDIAN GLOBAL, LLC for technical logistics support, DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP for advisory and systems integration services, and ADVANIA ISLAND EHF. for specialized engineering solutions. She also engages with niche providers such as COMPLETE PARACHUTE SOLUTIONS, INC. and Computational Physics Inc. for domain-specific technical services. Her working relationships reflect a balance between established federal contractors and specialized small firms, emphasizing technical capability and mission alignment over volume-based sourcing. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with nearly 60% of acquisitions issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively facilitates small business participation, with over one-third of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), and consistent support for Women-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining mission effectiveness. Phelps’ primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310), educational support services (611710), and moving services (484210), indicating a broad operational footprint that includes facility maintenance, workforce training support, and logistics coordination. Her expertise lies in acquiring technical services that sustain naval platforms and infrastructure, ensuring the fleet remains mission-ready through reliable, compliant, and responsive contracting practices.