Jewel-Leesa Ichinose

Jewel-Leesa Ichinose serves as a Purchasing Agent at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard IMF, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain and modernize the U.S. Navy’s fleet. Responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized industrial equipment, repair components, and technical systems, she ensures timely delivery of goods and services essential to ship repair, mechanical overhauls, and naval infrastructure readiness. Her work directly supports the shipyard’s core mission of maintaining operational availability through precision engineering and industrial modernization, with a focus on contracts governed by FAR Part 13 and Part 19 procedures. Ichinose maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT CORP, XLEAGLE LLC, FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC, and PHILIP RIEKE. These partnerships span the design, fabrication, and integration of marine propulsion systems, air purification equipment, and mission-critical electrical components. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical compliance, and performance-based contract management to ensure alignment with naval engineering standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ichinose consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, with over half of her acquisitions structured under FAR 19.5 to maximize opportunities for small disadvantaged, woman-owned, and veteran-owned firms. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to foster a diverse supplier base while maintaining rigorous quality and delivery standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333413 (industrial fans and air purification systems), 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), 335929 (energy wire manufacturing), and 336612 (boat building), reflecting deep technical expertise in naval mechanical systems, propulsion components, and mission-critical electrical infrastructure. She specializes in sourcing high-reliability, military-specification equipment tailored to the unique demands of shipyard repair cycles.