Kelly A. Reusser

Kelly Reusser serves as a Contracts Specialist at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions critical to sustaining naval surface platforms and shore-based infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for shipbuilding components, structural metal systems, and mechanical subsystems essential to fleet readiness, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven delivery timelines. Her portfolio primarily supports maintenance, repair, and modernization efforts for naval vessels, requiring deep technical understanding of industrial manufacturing standards and naval engineering specifications. Reusser maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Fairlead Boatworks, Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Howard W. Pence, Inc., and Kampi Components Co., Inc., reflecting a preference for established industrial partners with proven capabilities in naval fabrication, IT support, and precision mechanical systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, quality assurance, and long-term vendor performance, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in regulatory compliance and mission alignment. She exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small, capable vendors. While no set-aside preferences are mandated beyond small business, her pattern reflects a balanced strategy that prioritizes competitive small business engagement without compromising mission-critical requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for over 40% of her activity, followed by institutional furniture manufacturing and commercial/industrial HVAC systems. This specialization underscores her expertise in procuring complex, engineered solutions for naval environments, requiring precise adherence to military specifications and durability standards for harsh operational conditions.