Mia Grant

Mia Grant serves as Supervisory Contract Specialist at the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command Norfolk (N40442), where she oversees the acquisition of critical maintenance, repair, and modernization services for the U.S. Navy’s non-combatant fleet. Her role involves managing the full lifecycle of contracts for shipboard systems—including propulsion, marine HVAC, and navigation instrumentation—ensuring compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and statutory requirements. She plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the agency’s mission to sustain maritime logistics readiness through industrial and engineering support, frequently coordinating with technical evaluators, program managers, and legal counsel to execute complex, mission-critical acquisitions. Grant cultivates partnerships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in marine industrial services, engineering support, and vessel repair. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages certified small businesses and mid-tier firms with proven expertise in naval vessel maintenance and mechanical systems overhaul. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes to ensure technical competency and operational reliability. A strong advocate for small business inclusion, Grant prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 60% of her acquisitions toward small business concerns. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition, enhance innovation, and meet statutory socioeconomic goals, with frequent use of 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides where appropriate. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with significant activity in 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair) and 541330 (Engineering Services). She routinely procures specialized marine engineering solutions, vessel infrastructure upgrades, and industrial maintenance services, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with naval vessel systems and the unique regulatory environment governing Department of Defense maritime sustainment.