Jessica J. Claitt

Jessica J. Claitt serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions within a federal organization focused on maritime defense capabilities. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while executing competitive and non-competitive acquisitions for complex shipbuilding and repair projects. Her role is central to translating operational requirements into legally sound, fiscally responsible contracts that support national defense readiness. Claitt routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for major naval systems, including vessel construction, modernization, and maintenance services, working closely with technical evaluators and program managers to align contractual terms with mission objectives. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Claitt maintains a consistent procurement pattern characterized by engagement with prime contractors possessing specialized shipyard certifications and naval engineering expertise. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors experienced in naval architecture, marine propulsion systems, and corrosion control, ensuring technical compliance and schedule adherence. Her contracting approach emphasizes transparency, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes, often involving contract modifications and closeout procedures for long-term maintenance agreements. Claitt’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a preference for full and open competition without socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her approach prioritizes technical capability and capacity over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the agency’s need for specialized industrial base capabilities in a highly regulated maritime sector. Her primary procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—encompassing the design, construction, repair, and overhaul of military and government-owned vessels. She specializes in procuring integrated systems including hull structures, propulsion units, combat systems integration, and naval-specific electrical and mechanical components. Claitt’s technical expertise lies in the intersection of defense acquisition policy and marine engineering standards, making her a key liaison between operational naval commands and the industrial shipbuilding sector.