Krista Hendricks

Krista Hendricks supports the procurement mission of Mschq Norfolk, a Department of the Navy unit responsible for sustaining the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels. Though her official title is not specified, she plays a critical role in managing acquisitions for ship repair, marine equipment, and maritime logistics services essential to fleet sustainment. Her work directly enables the continuous deployment of naval assets by securing mission-critical components and services through competitive contracting processes aligned with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) guidelines. She routinely handles complex, technical procurements requiring specialized engineering and maritime expertise, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition standards and operational urgency requirements. Hendricks maintains established working relationships with key contractors including EXXONMOBIL MARINE LIMITED for marine fuel and logistics support, VIGOR MARINE LLC for shipyard repair and maintenance services, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC for technical advisory and systems integration, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC for precision marine components, and FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC for strategic maritime analysis. These partnerships reflect a blend of industrial shipbuilding expertise, defense consulting, and niche manufacturing capabilities, indicating a preference for vendors with proven naval experience and certified technical proficiency in maritime environments. Her procurement patterns show a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with approximately one-third of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. The majority of contracts, however, remain open competition, suggesting a focus on technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences when mission requirements demand specialized expertise. Hendricks’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with significant activity in 333914 (pump equipment), 333923 (cranes and hoists), 333912 (air and gas compressors), and 339991 (gaskets and seals). These categories reflect deep technical specialization in marine mechanical systems, emphasizing her expertise in procuring mission-critical components for vessel sustainment, repair, and operational support across the Navy’s surface fleet.