Melissa Ayers

Melissa Ayers supports the procurement mission of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF, ensuring the sustained readiness of the U.S. Navy’s fleet through the acquisition of critical industrial maintenance and repair services. While her formal title is not listed, her role centers on managing contracts for complex shipyard infrastructure, mechanical systems, and specialized industrial equipment essential to vessel overhauls and lifecycle support. She handles a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning repair, manufacturing, and technical services, with a focus on mission-critical maintenance capabilities that directly enable naval vessel availability and operational readiness. Ayers maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial contractors including LAKE UNION DRYDOCK CO, SUNBELT RENTALS, INC, FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP, PAULEY RODINE INC, and MOTIVE POWER MARINE, LLC. These partnerships reflect a reliance on experienced vendors capable of delivering precision repair, calibration, rental of heavy equipment, and marine-specific power solutions. Her contracting patterns favor established contractors with proven technical expertise in naval industrial environments, indicating a preference for vendors with deep domain knowledge in shipyard operations and defense-grade service delivery. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to small business participation. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals intentional support for small, capable firms in the industrial maintenance and equipment sectors. Ayers’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair) and 811219 (other industrial machinery repair), with significant activity in 333415 (refrigeration equipment manufacturing) and 332722 (fastener manufacturing). Her technical domain expertise centers on mechanical systems, HVAC, valve assemblies, and precision industrial components critical to shipyard operations, reflecting a specialized understanding of naval maintenance infrastructure and supply chain requirements.