Jerica Bray

Jerica Bray serves as a key procurement professional within Mschq Norfolk, part of the Department of the Navy, where she supports the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels through the acquisition of critical maritime logistics, maintenance, and engineering services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on ship repair, deep-sea freight transport, and mission-critical marine equipment, ensuring fleet sustainment and mission continuity. Her role centers on executing complex acquisitions under FAR and Navy-specific procurement guidelines, with an emphasis on technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and timely delivery of high-priority naval assets. Bray maintains strategic relationships with leading contractors including ExxonMobil Marine Limited, Vigor Marine LLC, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc., partnering with firms capable of delivering specialized shipyard services, defense-grade engineering solutions, and maritime logistics support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven capabilities in naval maintenance and industrial systems integration, while also engaging niche technical vendors for specialized components and systems. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance reliability and adherence to stringent military specifications. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 84.4% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. Nevertheless, she consistently allocates 15.6% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. Bray’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with significant activity in pumping equipment, marine HVAC systems, and auxiliary engine components. Her expertise spans the procurement of engineered maritime systems requiring compliance with naval standards, including corrosion-resistant materials, pressure-rated components, and integrated control systems essential to fleet sustainment operations.