Michele Holmes

Michele Holmes serves as a Technician at the Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (N40027), supporting the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet readiness through hands-on technical oversight of ship maintenance and repair acquisitions. In her role, she provides critical subject matter expertise on vessel systems, structural integrity, and dry-dock operations, ensuring procurement actions align with technical specifications and operational requirements. She collaborates closely with contracting specialists to define statement of work requirements, evaluate contractor technical proposals, and validate deliverables for compliance with naval engineering standards under NAICS 336611. Her work directly enables the sustainment and modernization of combat-effective warships through precise technical input into acquisition planning and contract administration. Michele works in close coordination with a network of qualified shipyard contractors, marine engineering firms, and specialized repair vendors who possess the capability to execute complex naval vessel maintenance and overhaul tasks. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms holding naval shipbuilding certifications and demonstrated experience in hull, mechanical, and electrical system repairs. Her working relationships are characterized by technical rigor, adherence to naval specifications, and a preference for contractors with proven track records in dry-dock environments and Navy-qualified workforce certifications. Michele’s procurement activities reflect a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a priority on technical capability and mission-critical delivery over socioeconomic preferences, though small business participation may occur organically through competitive bidding. Her approach emphasizes performance, compliance, and readiness over socioeconomic targeting, consistent with the Center’s mission to maintain operational fleet availability through efficient, non-restricted contracting. Her primary industry focus is NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—with deep expertise in structural overhauls, machinery upgrades, corrosion control, and dry-dock scheduling. She procures specialized services including hull welding, propulsion system refurbishment, electrical retrofitting, and naval-grade material fabrication, ensuring all acquisitions meet U.S. Navy technical manuals and naval shipyard quality assurance protocols.