Kelly Franklin

Kelly E. Franklin serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville, supporting the U.S. Navy’s operational readiness through the acquisition of mission-critical maintenance and logistics services. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions under the N68836 agency code, Franklin oversees the procurement of industrial equipment repair, fleet support infrastructure, and specialized logistics solutions essential to sustaining naval platforms and personnel. Her acquisitions focus on ensuring the reliability of shipboard systems and the continuity of supply chain operations, aligning closely with the agency’s strategic imperative to maintain fleet combat readiness through agile, responsive contracting. Franklin maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Stronghold SOF Solutions LLC, Gemini Tech Services LLC, Emerald Isle Federal Services, LLC, First Division Consulting Inc., and Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering technical maintenance, systems integration, and operational support services under demanding naval environments. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established performers with proven expertise in industrial machinery repair and logistics execution, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance reliability and compliance with military specifications. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic emphasis on fostering a diverse, capable vendor base aligned with Navy sustainability goals. Franklin’s primary acquisition focus centers on NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance, reflecting deep expertise in sustaining complex naval equipment. She also routinely procures moving and logistics services under NAICS 484210, demonstrating a dual specialization in both technical maintenance and operational mobility support critical to fleet readiness. Her domain knowledge spans electro-mechanical systems, fleet support infrastructure, and mission-enabling logistics, making her a vital link in the Navy’s sustainment enterprise.