Leslie N. Hibbs

Leslie N. Hibbs serves as a Contract Specialist with the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command Norfolk (N40442), where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical engineering and industrial support services for the U.S. Navy’s non-combatant fleet. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration—Hibbs ensures timely delivery of maintenance, repair, and modernization solutions for propulsion systems, marine HVAC, navigation instrumentation, and vessel infrastructure. Her work directly supports operational readiness by aligning procurement strategies with the Command’s mission to sustain maritime logistics capabilities through technical precision and regulatory compliance. Hibbs collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in marine engineering, industrial equipment manufacturing, and technical services. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing niche expertise in naval vessel systems, including those certified in AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers capable of delivering mission-critical components under stringent defense quality requirements. Hibbs demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 50% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. A small but meaningful portion of awards are competed under the 8(a) program, reflecting her strategic use of small business authorities to expand the supplier base. Her contracting patterns align with Department of Defense goals to enhance competition and resilience in the defense industrial base through inclusive procurement practices. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), followed by 333415 (marine HVAC and refrigeration systems) and 335999 (miscellaneous electrical components). She routinely acquires specialized machinery, control systems, and engineering services essential to sustaining the Navy’s auxiliary fleet, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with naval propulsion, electrical distribution, and environmental control systems critical to shipboard operations.