Leanat Delacruz

Leanat Delacruz serves as a key procurement professional within the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to maintain and modernize critical naval vessels through strategic acquisition of industrial and technical services. Responsible for managing contract actions related to ship repair, maintenance, and workforce development, Delacruz ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the shipyard’s operational readiness goals. Their portfolio includes high-impact contracts for machinery overhaul, precision engineering services, and specialized training programs essential to sustaining the Navy’s fleet integrity. Delacruz maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of industry partners, 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 contractors provide specialized shipbuilding, repair, and technical services critical to vessel sustainment. The procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based contracting, and technical validation to ensure mission-critical standards are met across complex maritime maintenance environments. A balanced procurement strategy reflects a 50% preference for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to socioeconomic program participation. Delacruz actively structures solicitations to enable small business access to high-value industrial contracts, fostering opportunities for certified small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses alongside open competitions. The primary NAICS focus areas are 611430 for professional and management development training and 336611 for shipbuilding and repairing. Delacruz oversees acquisitions of technical training programs for shipyard personnel and complex marine engineering services, including hull and machinery repairs, propulsion system overhauls, and compliance-driven maintenance protocols. Their expertise lies at the intersection of workforce development and naval industrial capability, ensuring both human capital and physical assets remain mission-ready.