Jhakira Weathers

Jhakira Weathers supports the procurement operations at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, a critical facility within the Department of the Navy responsible for sustaining the operational readiness of naval vessels through complex ship repair, modernization, and industrial support services. In her role, she manages the acquisition of technical and specialized services essential to maintaining fleet integrity, with a focus on engineering, technical consulting, and waste management solutions. Her acquisitions are aligned with the shipyard’s mission to extend vessel service life through precision maintenance and compliance-driven industrial programs, ensuring contracts meet stringent naval standards and regulatory requirements. Weathers maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., AMEE BAY, LLC, ORBIS SIBRO INC, and MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in marine industrial services, technical engineering support, and environmental compliance. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established vendors with specialized capabilities in naval infrastructure maintenance, suggesting a focus on reliability, technical proficiency, and long-term service continuity. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 66.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while 33.3% are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance standards, demonstrating a deliberate effort to integrate capable small firms into the shipyard’s supply chain. Weathers’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), underscoring her involvement in digital systems integration, maintenance analytics, and engineering advisory services. She also regularly procures environmental services under NAICS 562991 and 562998, reflecting the shipyard’s operational need for compliant waste handling and hazardous material management. Her expertise spans the intersection of naval engineering, IT support, and environmental compliance, ensuring acquisitions align with both technical and regulatory imperatives.