Keishla A. Valenzuela

Keishla A. Valenzuela serves as a Contract Specialist with the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command Norfolk (N40442), where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical support services that sustain the U.S. Navy’s non-combatant fleet. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement for maintenance, repair, and modernization contracts covering propulsion systems, marine HVAC, navigation instrumentation, and vessel infrastructure. She ensures compliance with Department of Defense acquisition regulations while aligning contracting actions with the agency’s mission to maintain operational readiness of government-owned maritime logistics vessels. Valenzuela typically handles complex service-based acquisitions requiring technical oversight and industrial engineering expertise. Valenzuela cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse range of contractors, including specialized maritime service providers, engineering firms, and logistics operators with proven experience in naval vessel support. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term sustainment capabilities. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages vendors with demonstrated competency in marine systems integration, shipyard support, and defense logistics. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports socioeconomic programs, dedicating 20% of her awards to 8(a) certified small businesses, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation within the defense industrial base. This balance ensures both broad market competition and meaningful opportunities for disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Valenzuela’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), 483113 (Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation). She specializes in acquiring technical services for vessel maintenance, marine transportation logistics, and engineering support essential to sustaining the Navy’s sealift fleet. Her domain expertise lies in integrating industrial, mechanical, and operational requirements into compliant, mission-critical contracts.