Ethel M wilson

Ethel Wilson serves as a Contract Specialist at the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (N55236), under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions critical to sustaining naval vessel readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for shipbuilding, repair, and industrial support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning contract awards with the Center’s mission to maintain fleet operational availability. Her portfolio primarily consists of complex, technically demanding contracts requiring specialized engineering and industrial capabilities, often involving long-term service agreements and performance-based requirements. Wilson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including W. V. Construction Company, Turn Key Scaffold LLC, Premier Scaffold, Inc., Fairbanks Morse, LLC, and The Sherwin-Williams Company, reflecting a focus on established vendors with proven expertise in marine infrastructure, industrial coating systems, and propulsion equipment support. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-driven contract modifications, indicating a preference for reliable, technically capable contractors with demonstrated track records in naval industrial environments. Her contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 63% of awards issued without set-asides, while still maintaining a significant commitment to small business participation—33.3% of awards are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and 3.7% are competed under the 8(a) program. This balanced approach supports both mission-critical efficiency and socioeconomic objectives. Wilson’s technical expertise centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), which accounts for 96.3% of her acquisitions, encompassing dry dock services, hull modifications, machinery overhauls, and corrosion control systems. She also manages limited procurements under NAICS 532490 for specialized industrial equipment leasing, underscoring her proficiency in sustaining complex naval maintenance operations through integrated procurement strategies.