Kelly Burch, Contract Specialist

Kelly Burch serves as a Contract Specialist at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain fleet readiness through complex ship repair and industrial maintenance acquisitions. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement activities for critical naval vessel sustainment, including drydock operations, propulsion system overhauls, and precision industrial services. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical maintenance capabilities by coordinating with technical stakeholders, evaluating contractor performance, and enforcing compliance with naval specifications and federal acquisition regulations. Burch’s portfolio is exclusively focused on shipbuilding and repair, requiring deep familiarity with naval engineering standards and industrial logistics. Burch maintains long-standing relationships with key contractors including Lake Union Drydock Co., Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., Fluke Electronics Corp., Pauley Rodine Inc., and Motive Power Marine, LLC. These partnerships reflect a reliance on specialized industrial service providers with proven expertise in naval vessel maintenance, electrical systems calibration, marine power solutions, and heavy equipment rental. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to stringent Navy quality control protocols, fostering stable, performance-driven collaborations built on consistent delivery and regulatory compliance. Burch’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects the highly technical and mission-critical nature of shipyard sustainment work, where specialized capabilities and proven industrial capacity take precedence over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, all solicitations adhere to full transparency and fair competition principles under FAR guidelines. Her primary NAICS classification is 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), underscoring her exclusive focus on naval vessel maintenance and industrial support services. She procures advanced repair systems, marine electrical instrumentation, heavy-lift equipment, and precision diagnostic tools essential to extending the operational life of Navy surface ships and submarines. Burch’s expertise lies in the intersection of naval engineering requirements and industrial contracting, ensuring that procurement decisions directly support fleet availability and combat readiness.