Lisa Turlington

Lisa Turlington serves as the ACO for USNS KISKA under the Military Sealift Command, where she plays a critical role in managing procurement activities for specialized maritime support systems. As a contracting professional within the Department of Defense’s N00033 agency, she is responsible for executing sole-source and competitive acquisitions that sustain the operational readiness of government-owned, non-combatant vessels. Her portfolio centers on electrical installation and wiring systems essential to vessel power distribution, navigation, and mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with naval engineering standards and fleet modernization goals. Turlington’s contractor relationships are primarily with firms specializing in marine electrical systems, shipboard wiring, and naval retrofitting services. While no specific vendor patterns are currently identifiable in public records, her acquisitions typically engage qualified industrial contractors with expertise in Navy-certified electrical installations, often requiring DOD-qualified vendor status and adherence to MIL-SPEC standards. Her approach emphasizes technical competency, timely delivery, and seamless integration with existing vessel systems, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of supporting complex, safety-sensitive maritime environments. Turlington’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical merit and operational necessity over socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with MSC’s mission-critical need for rapid, reliable, and standardized vessel support. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, vendors must still meet stringent qualification and certification requirements to ensure mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 238210—Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors—reflecting deep specialization in shipboard electrical infrastructure. She procures services including conduit installation, cable termination, panel upgrades, and power system retrofits tailored to the unique demands of ocean-going vessels, demonstrating expertise in naval electrical systems and maritime compliance frameworks.