Richard Mateljan

Elysia Allen supports the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk in executing critical procurement actions that sustain the operational readiness of the U.S. Navy’s fleet. Though her official title is not specified, her procurement activities center on securing engineering services, specialized maintenance solutions, and mission-critical logistics support essential to naval platform sustainment. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities in technical infrastructure, communications systems, and shipboard repair capabilities, ensuring timely delivery of services that directly impact maritime superiority and fleet availability. Allen maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including Obsidian Global, LLC for engineering and technical support, Deloitte & Touche LLP for enterprise-level logistics and advisory services, and Computational Physics Inc. for advanced modeling and simulation solutions. She also engages specialized manufacturers such as Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc. and Advania Island Ehf., indicating a preference for niche vendors with proven technical expertise in defense-critical domains. Her contracting patterns reflect a reliance on established, high-capability contractors with demonstrated performance in complex, mission-essential environments. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 70% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a robust 30% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic emphasis on leveraging small business innovation without compromising mission-critical performance standards, with no apparent reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Allen’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), followed by 483212 (Inland Water Passenger Transportation), with significant activity in sheet metal fabrication (332322), precision measurement devices (334519), and hardware manufacturing (332510). Her work demands deep technical understanding of naval maintenance systems, maritime logistics infrastructure, and specialized component manufacturing to support fleet sustainment across diverse operational theaters.