Holly Tibbens

Holly Tibbens serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), where she plays a central role in securing mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components essential to the sustainment and modernization of U.S. Navy weapon systems. Her responsibilities encompass the end-to-end acquisition of high-reliability machinery, precision bearing assemblies, pumping and valve systems, and specialized circuitry used in naval platforms. She manages complex contracting actions that ensure operational readiness through the timely delivery of components meeting stringent military specifications and quality assurance standards. Tibbens maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders such as Raytheon Company and AMD International Technologies LLC, often engaging these prime contractors for integrated subsystems and mission-critical hardware. Her procurement pattern reflects a preference for established defense industrial base vendors with proven track records in naval systems support, particularly those capable of delivering certified, traceable components under strict compliance with MIL-SPEC and AS9100 standards. These partnerships are typically structured as indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) or firm-fixed-price contracts to ensure supply chain resilience. Her contracting activity demonstrates a strong emphasis on open competition, with 99.4% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a mission-driven focus on capability, reliability, and availability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is minimal, it is consistently aligned with Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a disciplined, performance-first approach to sourcing. Tibbens specializes in procurements governed by NAICS 333998 (miscellaneous general purpose machinery) and 332991 (ball and roller bearing manufacturing), with additional focus on electrical component manufacturing under 335999 and 335931. Her technical domain expertise centers on precision mechanical systems, high-integrity wiring devices, and mission-critical electronics used in propulsion, weapons control, and sensor integration aboard naval vessels.