LaSheena Bentley

LaSheena Bentley serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs within the maritime defense sector. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while executing full lifecycle contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration. Her work directly supports national defense readiness by securing specialized shipbuilding and repair services critical to maintaining the operational integrity of naval assets. She routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for major maintenance, modernization, and construction projects, often coordinating with technical evaluators, legal counsel, and program managers to align contractual outcomes with mission requirements. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, her procurement activity is concentrated within a tightly defined industrial base focused on shipbuilding and repair. She engages with a select group of qualified vendors possessing the necessary naval architecture, marine engineering, and dry-dock capabilities to meet stringent Department of Defense standards. Her contracting patterns suggest a preference for experienced, vertically integrated shipyards with proven track records in naval vessel sustainment, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability and regulatory compliance. Ms. Bentley’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% emphasis on non-set-aside acquisitions, indicating a strategic focus on full and open competition. This approach prioritizes technical capability and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with mission-critical timelines and specialized workforce demands unique to shipbuilding. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her current portfolio, her adherence to full and open competition ensures equitable access for all qualified offerors, regardless of size or status. Her primary NAICS code, 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), underscores her deep specialization in naval surface vessel procurement. She oversees contracts for hull modifications, propulsion system upgrades, corrosion control, and dry-dock facility services, requiring expertise in naval engineering standards, Coast Guard certifications, and Navy Shipbuilding and Repair Regulations. Her domain knowledge extends to marine systems integration, weld quality assurance, and compliance with MIL-SPEC and ABS standards, making her a key steward of the nation’s maritime industrial base.