Ligaya Payne

Ligaya Payne supports the procurement mission of Navsup Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound by managing critical acquisitions that sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and submarine fleets. She oversees the acquisition of marine engineering systems, structural components, and industrial maintenance services essential to vessel integrity and longevity. Her work spans the full lifecycle of contract execution—from requirements validation and market research to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with naval engineering standards and fleet sustainment objectives. She routinely handles complex procurements for precision-fabricated hardware, mechanical systems, and mission-critical support services vital to naval vessel maintenance and modernization. Payne maintains strategic relationships with key industrial partners including Timken Gears & Services Inc., Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp, Bellingham Marine Industries, Palfinger Marine USA, and Jered LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized manufacturers and shipyard service providers capable of delivering high-integrity components such as propulsion systems, electro-mechanical controls, marine lifting equipment, and custom-fabricated structural assemblies. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in compliance with naval specifications and defense logistics protocols. A strong advocate for small business participation, Payne consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with approximately 80.5% of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base, enabling agile responsiveness and innovation while fulfilling statutory socioeconomic goals. Her pattern of set-asides underscores a commitment to empowering small manufacturers and service providers with the technical capacity to meet demanding naval requirements. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to industrial equipment manufacturing and specialized maintenance services, including 333415 for commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems, 326220 for rubber and plastic hoses and belting, and 335929 for communication and energy wire manufacturing. She also supports training services under 611430 to enhance workforce readiness. Her expertise lies at the intersection of mechanical systems, marine infrastructure, and industrial supply chains critical to naval vessel sustainment.