Gina G. Manalo

Gina G. Manalo serves as a Contract Specialist at the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (N55236), a critical component of the Department of the Navy responsible for sustaining naval vessel readiness through industrial-scale maintenance and repair. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for shipbuilding, repair, and industrial infrastructure services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning contracts with fleet readiness objectives. Her acquisitions primarily support naval engineering operations, including specialized vessel refurbishment, industrial equipment leasing, and technical testing services, requiring deep familiarity with defense-specific procurement protocols and mission-critical supply chain requirements. Manalo maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including W.V. Construction Company, Turn Key Scaffolding LLC, Premier Scaffolding, Inc., Fairbanks Morse, LLC, and The Sherwin-Williams Company, reflecting a pattern of engagement with experienced industrial service providers specializing in shipyard infrastructure, marine coatings, and heavy machinery support. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability, safety compliance, and technical expertise in naval environments, fostering stable contractor networks essential for sustained operational readiness. She demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 60% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within the defense industrial base. Her contracting patterns prioritize small business engagement without reliance on other socioeconomic categories, indicating a focused preference for broad-based small business inclusion across the acquisition spectrum. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing), underscoring her specialization in procuring vessel repair capabilities and industrial equipment solutions critical to naval maintenance operations. She routinely sources services related to structural refurbishment, marine-grade coatings, and specialized machinery leasing, demonstrating nuanced understanding of the technical demands of naval industrial facilities.