Rebecca Shults

Rebecca Shults serves as a key procurement professional within the Military Sealift Command (N40443), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy auxiliary and sealift vessels. She manages the acquisition of mission-critical marine systems, including propulsion components, environmental control units, and fluid handling infrastructure, ensuring that ocean-going support ships remain mission-capable through timely and technically sound contracting actions. Her work directly enables fleet sustainment by securing specialized equipment and repair services essential to the longevity and reliability of naval auxiliary assets. Shults maintains a broad network of industrial suppliers and marine system integrators, engaging with manufacturers and contractors specializing in naval-grade components and shipyard services. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of meeting stringent military specifications for marine systems, including those with AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in technical compliance, performance accountability, and supply chain resilience. Her contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 76.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classification. However, she consistently allocates 23.5% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to expanding small business participation in naval support contracts without compromising mission requirements. Shults specializes in procurements governed by NAICS codes 332911 (industrial valves), 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), 335911 (electrical equipment manufacturing), and 238220 (plumbing and HVAC contractors), with additional focus on 333996 (fluid power systems). Her technical expertise lies in acquiring high-integrity fluid control systems, marine propulsion subcomponents, and integrated environmental support equipment critical to the operational endurance of sealift vessels.