Ianthe Stevens-Ford

Ianthe Stevens-Ford serves as a key procurement professional within the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain fleet readiness through industrial maintenance and shipyard support services. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on mission-critical infrastructure, equipment leasing, and technical maintenance contracts essential to naval vessel lifecycle management. Her work ensures the timely delivery of industrial capabilities that enable complex ship repairs, system overhauls, and operational continuity across the Pacific Fleet. Stevens-Ford specializes in non-construction service contracts and industrial support solutions aligned with Navy readiness priorities. She maintains established relationships with core vendors including LAKE UNION DRYDOCK CO, SUNBELT RENTALS, INC, and FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP, reflecting a preference for proven industrial partners capable of delivering specialized machinery, rental equipment, and precision calibration services. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability, technical compliance, and long-term vendor performance, with recurring engagements with firms experienced in naval shipyard environments. These partnerships are characterized by consistent recompetition and performance-based contract structures that align with Navy industrial standards. Stevens-Ford’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 79.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 16.7% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 4.2% to women-owned small businesses, demonstrating a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical requirements. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490), Repair and Maintenance of Industrial Equipment (811310), and All Other Support Services (561990), indicating deep expertise in procuring industrial rental assets, maintenance services, and technical support solutions. She routinely acquires welding equipment, calibration tools, and specialized marine support systems, underscoring her technical proficiency in naval industrial operations and equipment lifecycle management.