LaVerne L Whitfield

LaVerne L. Whitfield serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Special Warfare Command, where she plays a critical role in acquiring mission-critical goods and services that support elite maritime special operations. Her procurement activities center on enabling tactical mobility, operational readiness, and specialized equipment integration for Naval Special Warfare units. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning technical support, facility services, training infrastructure, and specialized logistics, ensuring compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements and operational urgency timelines. Whitfield’s work directly supports the Command’s strategic priorities in enhancing unconventional warfare capabilities through agile, responsive contracting. Whitfield maintains established relationships with key contractors including Trofholz Technologies, Inc., Pass Christian Yacht Works, LLC, Teamworks Tactical Solutions Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and Airgas USA, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche vendors capable of delivering customized maritime equipment, tactical training solutions, facility modifications, and industrial gas supply systems tailored to special operations environments. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for vendors with proven experience in defense-adjacent sectors, particularly those with domain-specific technical expertise and rapid delivery capabilities. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Whitfield consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 76.9% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She frequently leverages Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a commitment to empowering veteran-owned enterprises. Her procurement approach aligns with DoD mandates to foster innovation through diverse supplier engagement while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing (532411) and Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), indicating procurement of specialized maritime and tactical training assets. She also routinely acquires security systems services (561621) and general support services (561990), underscoring her expertise in procuring integrated operational support solutions for high-tempo, low-visibility missions.