Mary Gilman

Mary Gilman serves as a key procurement professional within Navsup Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, supporting the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and submarine fleets through the acquisition of critical marine engineering systems and industrial maintenance services. She manages complex contracts for precision-fabricated hardware, mechanical components, and specialized vessel maintenance solutions, ensuring compliance with naval engineering standards and lifecycle sustainability requirements. Her work directly enables the integrity and longevity of naval platforms by securing mission-critical supplies and services aligned with the Department of the Navy’s strategic modernization goals. Gilman maintains consistent working relationships with leading industrial suppliers including Timken Gears & Services Inc., Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp, Bellingham Marine Industries, Palfinger Marine USA, and Jered LLC. These partnerships focus on high-integrity mechanical systems, electro-mechanical components, and shipboard fabrication services, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven naval experience and technical certification. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, quality assurance, and long-term vendor collaboration to support sustained fleet operations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gilman prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with nearly 70% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of delivering specialized marine and industrial services, while fostering economic resilience within the defense industrial base. Her contracting patterns consistently favor small business participation without compromising technical performance or mission-critical delivery timelines. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 333611 for turbine and generator systems, 332321 for metal window and door manufacturing, and 562112 for hazardous waste collection—domains essential to vessel maintenance, structural integrity, and environmental compliance. Gilman’s expertise lies in acquiring precision-engineered components and industrial services that support the complex lifecycle needs of naval vessels, demonstrating deep technical understanding of marine systems and federal acquisition compliance.