Emily Kritzman

Emily Kritzman serves as a primary contracting professional at DLA Maritime – Portsmouth, where she plays a central role in securing critical mechanical, electrical, and industrial components essential to U.S. Navy fleet readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement for mission-critical parts including fasteners, wiring devices, valves, and specialized metal fabrications, ensuring timely delivery to sustain naval vessel operations under demanding maritime conditions. She manages a high-volume portfolio of direct and indirect acquisitions governed by FAR and DFARS regulations, with a focus on maintaining supply chain resilience and technical compliance for shipboard systems. Kritzman maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including Huntington Ingalls Inc., Advanced Structures Corporation, and Polytech Defense Spares LLC, among others. These partnerships span both large prime contractors and specialized manufacturers of precision-engineered components, reflecting a balanced approach to leveraging industrial capacity while ensuring technical fidelity. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based delivery schedules, and rigorous quality assurance protocols aligned with naval engineering standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Kritzman consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, with over 76% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her contracting strategy actively supports socioeconomic programs, frequently awarding contracts to small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, reinforcing DLA’s mandate to foster a diverse and resilient supplier base. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS categories including 332722 (fasteners and hardware manufacturing), 335931 (current-carrying wiring devices), and 326220 (rubber and plastics hosing), reflecting deep specialization in maritime-grade components. She routinely procures precision-engineered items such as corrosion-resistant bolts, insulated wiring terminations, and marine-rated seals, demonstrating proficiency in material specifications, military standards, and supply chain traceability for defense-critical applications.