Joan Lockyear

Joan Lockyear serves as a key procurement professional within Navsup Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain the operational readiness of surface and submarine fleets. Responsible for managing complex acquisition programs, she specializes in procuring mission-critical marine engineering systems, precision-fabricated hardware, and industrial maintenance services essential to vessel integrity and longevity. Her work directly enables the procurement of structural components, mechanical systems, and electro-mechanical assemblies that ensure fleet sustainability across the Pacific theater. Lockyear handles a diverse portfolio of contracts governed by FAR Part 13 and Part 14 procedures, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align acquisition strategies with technical specifications and lifecycle support requirements. She maintains longstanding relationships with leading industrial suppliers including Timken Gears & Services Inc., Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp, Bellingham Marine Industries, Palfinger Marine USA, and Jered LLC, partnering with vendors known for high-reliability marine systems, custom machining, and naval-grade electro-mechanical components. These collaborations reflect a preference for established contractors with proven track records in naval applications, emphasizing quality assurance, traceability, and compliance with military specifications such as MIL-STD and NAS standards. Lockyear’s contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while 25% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures access to specialized capabilities from small businesses without compromising operational urgency or technical rigor, demonstrating a strategic commitment to fostering a resilient supplier base. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 221310 (water supply and irrigation systems), 333515 (cutting tool and machine tool accessory manufacturing), 333517 (machine tool manufacturing), and 335313 (switchgear and switchboard apparatus manufacturing). She routinely acquires precision-engineered components, hydraulic and control systems, and industrial automation equipment critical to shipboard maintenance and propulsion integrity, reflecting deep expertise in naval mechanical and electrical subsystems.