Kris Smith

Kris Smith serves as a key procurement professional at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize the U.S. fleet through precision ship repair and industrial services. Responsible for managing complex acquisition programs, Smith oversees contracts for vessel maintenance, machinery overhauls, and hazardous waste handling, ensuring compliance with naval engineering standards and environmental regulations. Their work directly enables operational readiness by facilitating timely, mission-critical repairs and lifecycle extensions for naval platforms, with a focus on technical precision and regulatory adherence across the shipyard’s industrial operations. Smith maintains consistent relationships with a core group of specialized contractors including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., AMEE BAY, LLC, MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., and MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval vessel repair, marine mechanical systems, and industrial hazardous material management. The working relationships are characterized by long-term engagement, performance-based evaluations, and a focus on technical capability over volume, ensuring alignment with the shipyard’s high-integrity maintenance standards. Procurement efforts are evenly split between total small business set-asides and open competitions, demonstrating a deliberate balance between fostering small business growth and maintaining access to specialized capabilities. The consistent use of FAR 19.5 small business set-asides signals a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting, particularly supporting small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone firms with relevant industrial experience. The primary NAICS focus areas—562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection) and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing)—reflect a dual emphasis on environmental compliance and naval engineering. Smith’s portfolio centers on the procurement of shipyard maintenance services, machinery refurbishment, and hazardous material handling, requiring deep technical understanding of naval vessel systems, EPA and DOD environmental protocols, and industrial safety standards. Their expertise lies in bridging operational readiness with regulatory compliance through targeted, technically rigorous acquisitions.