Janice Trader

Janice Trader supports the procurement mission of Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, ensuring the acquisition of critical industrial, engineering, and technical services essential to maintaining the operational readiness of U.S. Navy vessels. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning ship repair, industrial equipment, and specialized technical services, aligning acquisitions with the shipyard’s strategic goals of fleet sustainment, modernization, and compliance-driven maintenance. Her work directly enables mission-critical capabilities by securing precision-engineered components, machinery systems, and custom IT solutions that support naval platform integrity and lifecycle extension. Trader maintains consistent relationships with a core group of 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 vendors with proven expertise in naval shipyard operations, marine industrial systems, and technical support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to Navy-specific regulatory standards, fostering long-term collaborations with firms experienced in complex maritime environments. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with 44.4% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate effort to engage qualified small businesses in shipyard support roles. While the majority of acquisitions are open competition, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a structured approach to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring equitable access for small, capable vendors in the defense industrial base. Trader’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 333413 (Industrial Fan and Blower Manufacturing), and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting the shipyard’s need for integrated mechanical, electrical, and digital systems. She procures specialized marine equipment, ventilation and air purification systems, and bespoke software solutions for maintenance logistics, demonstrating deep technical fluency in naval engineering domains and industrial automation.