Erica Crandall

Erica Crandall serves as the primary contracting professional at the Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center under the Department of the Navy, where she oversees the acquisition of critical shipbuilding components and industrial support systems essential to naval surface fleet readiness. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for structural metal systems, mechanical subsystems, and shore-based infrastructure upgrades, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical delivery timelines. She plays a pivotal role in aligning contracting strategy with the center’s mission to sustain and modernize naval platforms through precision industrial maintenance and repair. Crandall maintains consistent partnerships with key industrial vendors including Fairlead Boatworks, Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Howard W. Pence, Inc., and Kampi Components Co., Inc., reflecting a preference for established suppliers with proven expertise in naval-grade fabrication and mechanical systems. Her procurement patterns emphasize long-term vendor relationships grounded in technical reliability and quality assurance, particularly for complex assemblies requiring Navy-specific certifications and inspection protocols. A strong advocate for small business participation, Crandall prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing over 70% of her acquisitions to small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB programs. This commitment ensures broad economic opportunity while maintaining access to specialized, niche suppliers capable of delivering custom components and precision-engineered parts critical to vessel integrity. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with significant activity in metal window and door manufacturing (332321), fastener production (332722), sealing device manufacturing (339991), and overhead crane systems (333923). She specializes in procuring high-integrity mechanical and structural components used in dry-dock overhauls and fleet sustainment, demonstrating deep domain expertise in naval industrial supply chains and fabrication standards.