Gail Morgan

Gail Morgan serves as a key procurement professional at the Southeast Regional Maintenance Center, supporting the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet readiness through the execution of ship maintenance, repair, and modernization acquisitions. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracting actions under NAICS 336611, Morgan oversees complex contracts for dry-docking, structural overhauls, hull and machinery upgrades, and system modernization efforts critical to extending the service life of naval vessels. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to sustain combat-effective warships through timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement decisions aligned with Department of Defense standards. Morgan collaborates with a diverse range of shipyard contractors, marine engineering firms, and specialized repair vendors experienced in naval vessel construction and maintenance. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing Navy-qualified shipyard certifications, welding and fabrication expertise, and experience with naval specifications such as MIL-STD and NAVSEA standards. Her working relationships emphasize technical proficiency, quality assurance compliance, and on-time delivery in high-stakes maintenance environments. Morgan demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small, qualified ship repair and marine services firms. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a proactive effort to foster a resilient, competitive industrial base aligned with DoD socioeconomic goals. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 336611, encompassing all phases of naval vessel repair and conversion, including dry-dock services, propulsion system overhauls, electrical and mechanical retrofits, and corrosion control. Morgan’s technical expertise lies in complex, mission-critical shipyard work requiring specialized certifications, stringent quality controls, and adherence to naval engineering standards.