Lea Dubeck

Lea DuBeck serves as a Contract Specialist within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components essential to the sustainment and modernization of U.S. Navy weapon systems. Her procurement activities focus on high-reliability subsystems including pumping systems, valve assemblies, circuit board manufacturing, and precision mechanical parts, ensuring operational readiness across naval platforms. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration—often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align technical specifications with acquisition strategy. DuBeck maintains strong, recurring relationships with key defense contractors including Raytheon Company, AMD International Technologies LLC, and The Entwistle Company LLC, reflecting a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in naval-grade components. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor reliability and technical capability over frequent supplier rotation, fostering stable supply chains for mission-critical hardware. These partnerships are typically formed through competitive sealed bidding or sole-source justifications under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, with a focus on performance-based outcomes and quality assurance standards. Her set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly aligned with open competition, with 95.8% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, indicating a priority on technical merit and supply chain resilience over targeted small business preferences. While small business participation is limited, it is strategically applied where niche capabilities exist, primarily through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. DuBeck’s procurement portfolio is concentrated in NAICS 336612 (Boat Building) and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with significant activity in industrial fan and blower manufacturing (333413), metal valve and pipe fitting production (332919), and fastener manufacturing (332722). Her expertise lies in acquiring precision-engineered mechanical systems and subsystems that meet stringent military specifications for durability, corrosion resistance, and operational performance under extreme environments.