Emily Bateman

Emily Bateman serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Maritime – Portsmouth, supporting the U.S. Navy’s operational readiness through the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and industrial components for naval vessel sustainment. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts for fasteners, valves, wiring devices, abrasives, and specialized metal fabrications essential to shipboard system integrity. Her work ensures timely delivery of high-reliability parts under stringent military specifications, directly enabling fleet availability and mission continuity. Bateman operates within the Defense Logistics Agency’s maritime logistics framework, aligning acquisitions with naval engineering standards and supply chain resilience goals. She maintains longstanding relationships with prime contractors including Huntington Ingalls Inc., Advanced Structures Corporation, and Polytech Defense Spares LLC, among others, partnering with firms capable of delivering precision-engineered components under strict quality and traceability protocols. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and just-in-time delivery capabilities, particularly for hard-to-source or custom-fabricated parts. Bateman frequently collaborates with specialized manufacturers and industrial suppliers with proven track records in defense-grade production environments. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with over half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting. While no single set-aside category dominates, her portfolio consistently includes awards to small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and HUBZone firms, reinforcing DLA’s broader goal of expanding industrial base diversity. Bateman’s technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 334417 for electronic connectors, 332510 for hardware manufacturing, and 332323 for ornamental and architectural metal fabrication. She routinely procures high-integrity electrical interfaces, precision fastening systems, and custom metal components critical to naval propulsion, control, and communication systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with military-grade material specifications and industrial supply chain dynamics.