Misty Alvarez

Misty Alvarez serves as a Contract Specialist at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to maintain and modernize critical naval vessels through precision industrial and engineering services. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and naval acquisition regulations. Her portfolio primarily encompasses industrial support contracts for shipyard maintenance, machinery overhaul, and specialized fabrication, with a focus on sustaining fleet readiness through timely, technically sound acquisitions. Alvarez maintains established working relationships with key contractors including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., AMEE BAY, LLC, ORBIS SIBRO INC, and MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with specialized industrial vendors capable of delivering complex marine engineering solutions, hazardous material handling, and high-precision plastic component manufacturing. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and adherence to naval safety and environmental standards, fostering long-term collaboration with contractors who consistently meet stringent shipyard operational requirements. Her contracting strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5, while the remainder remain open to all competitors. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to promote small business involvement without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines or technical performance. She actively seeks qualified small businesses capable of supporting the shipyard’s specialized industrial needs. Alvarez’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 326113 for unlaminated plastics film and sheet manufacturing—critical for gaskets, seals, and insulation in naval systems—and NAICS 562211 for hazardous waste treatment and disposal, essential for environmental compliance during vessel overhauls. Her expertise lies in acquiring technically nuanced industrial goods and services that support the shipyard’s mission to extend vessel service life through compliant, sustainable, and mission-critical maintenance solutions.