Korianne Tavares

Korianne Tavares serves as a key procurement professional within the Supply of Shipbuilding Groton, a critical node of the Department of the Navy’s shipbuilding infrastructure. Responsible for managing complex acquisition programs, she ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical information technology and systems integration services essential to naval vessel modernization and operational readiness. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to sustain and enhance submarine and surface ship capabilities through the procurement of advanced computing solutions, cybersecurity infrastructure, and digital systems that underpin shipboard operations. She routinely oversees contracts for software development, data management, and technical support services aligned with naval engineering standards. Tavares maintains established relationships with a core group of contractors including General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., JO-KELL INC., and DUMONDE GROUP, LLC, all of which provide specialized IT and systems integration services tailored to defense environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships, fostering collaboration with firms experienced in naval compliance, secure network architectures, and classified system support. These relationships reflect a preference for contractors with proven expertise in Department of Defense IT environments and a track record of delivering under stringent security protocols. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with equal emphasis on total small business set-asides and open competition. Approximately half of her awards are reserved for small businesses under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small vendors in the defense IT sector. While no specific set-aside categories dominate, her portfolio consistently includes small business participants capable of meeting rigorous naval technical requirements. Tavares’ primary focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), where she procures a broad spectrum of IT solutions including systems engineering, network modernization, cybersecurity support, and software lifecycle management. Her domain expertise centers on mission-critical digital infrastructure that enables command, control, and maintenance functions aboard naval vessels, requiring deep familiarity with Navy-specific IT standards and compliance frameworks.