Marie A Tarnowski

Marie A. Tarnowski serves as a Contract Specialist Intern with the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command Norfolk (N40442), supporting the procurement of critical maintenance, repair, and modernization services for the U.S. Navy’s non-combatant fleet. In this role, she assists in the full lifecycle acquisition process—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on shipyard and industrial support contracts essential to sustaining propulsion systems, marine HVAC, and vessel repair infrastructure. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to ensure operational readiness of government-owned maritime logistics vessels through timely and compliant contracting actions. While specific contractor names are not yet identifiable in her current portfolio, Tarnowski collaborates with a diverse range of vendors including shipbuilding firms, marine engineering contractors, and industrial maintenance providers. She engages with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering transparent, competitive bidding environments aligned with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements. Her hands-on involvement in contract documentation and vendor coordination reflects a growing proficiency in technical procurement practices within the naval support domain. Tarnowski’s contracting activity reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with nearly half of all acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores her agency’s commitment to socioeconomic goals, particularly in supporting small businesses without specific 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB designations, promoting broad-based industry engagement. Her work contributes to a balanced acquisition strategy that prioritizes competition while expanding opportunities for qualified small firms. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), which accounts for over two-thirds of her assigned contracts, reflecting deep engagement in naval vessel maintenance and repair services. She also supports ancillary acquisitions in marine infrastructure and power boiler manufacturing, demonstrating technical familiarity with complex maritime systems and industrial supply chains critical to fleet sustainment.