Kiana Hamilton

Kiana Hamilton supports the procurement mission of the Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center under the Department of the Navy, facilitating critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval surface platforms. She manages contract actions for shipbuilding components, structural metal systems, and mechanical subsystems essential to fleet readiness and vessel integrity. Her work centers on ensuring timely delivery of industrial-grade materials and repair services that align with naval engineering standards, coordinating closely with shipyard maintenance teams and technical specialists to meet operational timelines and compliance requirements. Hamilton maintains established working relationships with key industrial contractors including Fairlead Boatworks, Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, Howard W. Pence, Inc., and Kampi Components Co., Inc., all of which provide specialized ship repair, sheet metal fabrication, and naval-grade mechanical components. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability, quality assurance, and adherence to naval specifications, fostering consistent performance across maintenance cycles and modernization programs. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate preference for small business contractors capable of meeting rigorous naval standards. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a strategic focus on expanding the industrial base and cultivating capable small suppliers within the maritime support ecosystem. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for 85.7% of her activity, with secondary emphasis on NAICS 332322 (Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing). She routinely procures welded hull components, structural framing, propulsion subsystems, and custom-fabricated marine hardware, requiring deep familiarity with naval welding codes, corrosion-resistant alloys, and shipyard integration protocols. Her expertise ensures acquisitions directly support the operational endurance and structural resilience of the Navy’s surface fleet.