Leila K. Hemenway

Leila K. Hemenway serves as a key procurement professional within the Military Sealift Command (MSC), supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to sustain global naval logistics through strategic sealift and afloat support. She manages complex acquisitions for ocean transportation, engineering services, and vessel maintenance systems, ensuring the readiness of government-owned and chartered maritime assets. Her work directly enables expeditionary warfare capabilities by securing critical logistics infrastructure, including deep-sea freight services and specialized marine equipment. Hemenway’s portfolio spans the full lifecycle of maritime procurement—from requirements development to contract award and performance oversight—focusing on mission-critical capabilities that maintain MSC’s operational tempo worldwide. Her contractor relationships are primarily with firms specializing in deep-sea freight operations, naval engineering, and ship repair services. While no single vendor dominates her award profile, she routinely engages with a diverse pool of qualified contractors capable of delivering technical solutions for ocean-going vessels, including propulsion systems, hull maintenance, and integrated logistics support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate reliability, safety standards, and adherence to military specifications. Hemenway’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on technical merit and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all federal small business policies. Her approach prioritizes capability and capacity over certification status, ensuring MSC receives the most qualified providers for its high-stakes maritime missions. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Deep Sea Freight Transportation, Engineering Services, and Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing, underscoring her expertise in maritime logistics, vessel systems integration, and marine mechanical maintenance. She frequently procures services related to ship repair, auxiliary engine systems, and ocean transport logistics, demonstrating deep familiarity with naval engineering standards and commercial maritime operational requirements.