Heidi Miller

Heidi Miller supports the procurement mission of Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf by managing critical contracts that sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy vessels. She oversees acquisitions for industrial maintenance, specialized equipment leasing, and technical support services essential to shipyard operations. Her work ensures that naval platforms receive timely, compliant, and mission-critical repairs and upgrades through precise contracting practices aligned with Department of the Navy standards. Miller’s portfolio centers on industrial infrastructure and machinery lifecycle management, requiring deep familiarity with naval engineering requirements and federal acquisition regulations. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., AMEE BAY, LLC, MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., and MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced industrial service providers capable of delivering complex machinery repair, marine systems maintenance, and heavy equipment support under stringent naval specifications. Miller’s contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in quality and compliance. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 89.5% of awards issued without set-aside designations. While small business participation remains limited at 10.5%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a selective but intentional effort to engage qualified small vendors where market conditions permit. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, reflecting a focus on capability over socioeconomic categorization. Miller’s primary NAICS focus areas—532490 and 811310—reveal a specialization in commercial and industrial machinery leasing and repair services. She procures heavy-duty equipment maintenance, marine-specific tooling, and industrial support systems critical to dry-dock and in-port vessel sustainment. Her technical domain expertise lies in mechanical systems, propulsion support, and non-automotive industrial maintenance, ensuring the shipyard’s infrastructure remains aligned with naval fleet readiness objectives.