Marilyn Fletcher

Marilyn Fletcher serves as the primary contracting representative for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Gf, operating under the Department of the Navy, where she manages the acquisition of critical industrial and technical services essential to sustaining naval vessel readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of maintenance, repair, and specialized engineering support for submarines and surface ships, ensuring compliance with naval standards and federal acquisition regulations. She routinely handles complex contracts for precision machinery servicing, industrial testing, and mission-critical equipment leasing, aligning acquisitions with the shipyard’s strategic imperative to maintain operational sovereignty over high-integrity naval systems. Fletcher maintains consistent partnerships with key industrial contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION for advanced fabrication and systems integration, UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA), INC. for heavy equipment logistics, and KARDEX REMSTAR, LLC for secure material handling solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration with firms capable of delivering certified, defense-grade service levels, particularly in environments requiring strict quality control and naval certification protocols. She prioritizes contractors with proven track records in naval industrial base support and deep technical expertise in shipyard-specific operational demands. Fletcher’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 38.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no set-aside remains the majority category, her consistent use of small business preferences demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand the naval industrial base and foster capability development among qualified small vendors. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns align with Department of the Navy goals to enhance resilience through diversified supplier networks. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance), with significant activity in electronic and precision equipment servicing (811210), testing laboratories (541380), and industrial gas supply (325120). This reflects deep technical expertise in maintaining complex mechanical, electrical, and chemical systems critical to submarine and surface ship sustainment, ensuring mission continuity through reliable, certified industrial support.