Lexi Gunter

Lexi Gunter supports the procurement mission of Navsup Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound by managing critical acquisitions that sustain the readiness of U.S. Navy surface and submarine fleets. She handles complex contracts for marine engineering systems, precision-fabricated hardware, and industrial maintenance services essential to vessel integrity and operational longevity. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical components, aligning with the agency’s strategic focus on fleet sustainability through strategic sourcing and technical oversight of high-reliability procurement programs. Gunter maintains consistent relationships with key industrial contractors including TIMKEN GEARS & SERVICES INC., CURTISS-WRIGHT ELECTRO-MECHANICAL CORP, BELLINGHAM MARINE INDUSTRIES, INC., PALFINGER MARINE USA, LLC, and JERED LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in naval-grade mechanical systems, crane and hoist assemblies, marine fabrication, and specialized valve and fitting solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and performance-based contract management to meet rigorous Navy standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gunter consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with over 60% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, fostering competition and capability development among qualified small firms without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides. Her pattern demonstrates balanced support for broad-based small business engagement across multiple industrial sectors. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 811310 for industrial machinery repair, 333923 for overhead crane systems, 332919 for metal valve and pipe fittings, 336611 for shipbuilding and repair, and 332510 for hardware manufacturing. She specializes in sourcing ruggedized, marine-environment-rated components and services that support corrosion resistance, structural integrity, and mechanical reliability aboard naval vessels, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with naval engineering requirements and industrial supply chain dynamics.