Michele A. Solarek

Michele A. Solarek serves as a key procurement professional within the Supply Of Shipbuilding Groton, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize naval vessel construction and repair capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions critical to shipbuilding infrastructure, including specialized construction services, mission-critical equipment, and technical training programs. Her work ensures the timely delivery of components and systems essential to fleet readiness, with a focus on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic sourcing objectives aligned with naval engineering and shipyard operational needs. Solarek maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including JO-KELL INC., HC MERCHANDISERS, INC., GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC., DUMONDE GROUP, LLC, and TENT COMPANY OF NORFOLK LLC. These partnerships span construction, logistics, IT services, and specialized facility support, reflecting a balanced approach to leveraging both large-capacity vendors and niche providers with domain-specific expertise in naval environments. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability, performance history, and technical alignment with shipyard operational requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Solarek prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity while expanding the pool of qualified vendors capable of supporting complex shipbuilding tasks. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to inclusive procurement practices without compromising mission-critical standards. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 238340 (Tile and Terrazzo Contractors) and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), indicating deep engagement with facility upgrades, dry dock infrastructure, and vessel maintenance systems. Additional activity in commercial equipment leasing and professional training services underscores her role in enabling both physical and human capital readiness across the Groton shipyard complex.