Marriana Booker

Marriana Booker serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions within the naval shipbuilding and repair sector. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while executing competitive and non-competitive contracts aligned with national defense readiness objectives. Her role involves drafting solicitation documents, evaluating proposals, conducting source selection, and administering complex contractual obligations for major vessel construction and maintenance programs. Booker plays a critical function in translating operational requirements into enforceable contractual terms that support maritime infrastructure and fleet sustainment. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Booker’s procurement activity is consistently directed toward prime contractors with proven expertise in naval architecture, marine systems integration, and dry-dock repair services. She engages with a network of qualified vendors possessing specialized capabilities in steel fabrication, propulsion system installation, and naval compliance certifications. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and rigorous oversight to ensure delivery of mission-critical maritime assets. Booker’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on maximizing competition among qualified industrial base participants rather than reserving awards for socioeconomic programs. While she does not currently prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her approach ensures that all eligible firms—regardless of size or certification—compete on technical merit and capacity to deliver complex shipbuilding solutions. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), encompassing the design, construction, overhaul, and modernization of military and government-owned vessels. She specializes in procuring integrated marine systems, including hull structures, combat systems integration, and corrosion-resistant coatings, requiring deep technical understanding of naval engineering standards and Department of Defense specifications. Booker’s expertise lies in navigating the intricate regulatory and technical demands of naval shipyard contracting.