Jerica Alicea

Jerica Alicea serves as a key procurement professional within Mschq Norfolk, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels. She manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical marine systems, including ship repair infrastructure, deep-sea freight transport services, and specialized maritime equipment. Her work directly enables fleet sustainment by ensuring timely delivery of industrial-grade components and technical services essential to naval operations. Alicea handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning engineering, logistics, and maintenance domains, aligning acquisitions with Navy readiness imperatives and federal procurement compliance standards. She maintains consistent relationships with leading industrial contractors including EXXONMOBIL MARINE LIMITED for marine fuel and logistics support, VIGOR MARINE LLC for shipyard services and vessel maintenance, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC for technical analysis and systems integration, and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC for precision pump and valve components. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships with firms possessing proven expertise in naval-grade engineering and maritime operations. Foreign Policy Research Institute Inc. is engaged for strategic advisory services related to maritime security policy alignment. Alicea’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 91.2% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation remains modest at 8.8%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating selective but intentional inclusion of qualified small vendors where technical requirements permit. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 333415 for commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems, 811310 for industrial machinery repair, 333914 for pumping equipment, 332911 for industrial valves, and 333618 for auxiliary engine systems. These reflect deep technical expertise in marine mechanical and thermal systems critical to vessel sustainment, underscoring her specialization in procurement for high-reliability, Navy-certified industrial equipment.