Nicole Mullenix

Nicole Mullenix serves as a key procurement professional within the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain the operational readiness of the U.S. fleet through industrial maintenance and shipyard modernization. She manages complex acquisition programs centered on engineering services, ensuring that technical specifications for vessel overhauls, propulsion system repairs, and precision industrial support are met through compliant, performance-based contracting. Her role is integral to the shipyard’s lifecycle management strategy, overseeing the full acquisition cycle from requirements definition to contract award and administration for mission-critical infrastructure and technical services. Mullenix maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized vendors, including LAKE UNION DRYDOCK CO, SUNBELT RENTALS, INC, FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP, PAULEY RODINE INC, and MOTIVE POWER MARINE, LLC. These relationships reflect a focus on contractors with proven expertise in naval ship repair, industrial equipment rental, calibration and testing systems, marine power solutions, and specialized fabrication. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, past performance, and adherence to naval engineering standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in reliability and regulatory compliance. Her contracting activity reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical merit over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her awards remain accessible to all qualified vendors based on technical competence and delivery capability. Her primary procurement focus is exclusively within NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), encompassing naval architecture, systems integration, maintenance engineering, and precision industrial support. She procures high-value technical services critical to shipyard modernization, including structural analysis, electrical system upgrades, propulsion diagnostics, and compliance testing—demanding deep domain expertise in naval vessel sustainment and industrial engineering practices.