Rebecca Shults

Rebecca Shults serves as a key procurement professional within the Military Sealift Command (MSC), supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to sustain the operational readiness of the U.S. Navy’s auxiliary fleet. She manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical marine systems, including industrial valves, propulsion components, and shipboard mechanical and electrical equipment essential to the maintenance and modernization of government-owned and -operated vessels. Her work directly enables MSC’s strategic priorities in fleet sustainment, repair, and integration of specialized maritime technologies, ensuring that naval logistics and combat support capabilities remain resilient and globally deployable. Shults collaborates with a diverse base of industrial manufacturers and shipyard contractors specializing in defense-grade marine engineering. While specific vendor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers capable of meeting stringent military specifications, including MIL-STD and NAVSEA standards. She works closely with vendors possessing AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, emphasizing quality assurance and supply chain traceability in high-reliability systems. Shults’ contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as non-set-aside. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all federal small business regulations. Her approach prioritizes performance, reliability, and timely delivery over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with MSC’s operational urgency. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), underscoring deep expertise in fluid control systems, hull integrity components, and vessel overhaul services. She routinely sources custom-engineered valves, hydraulic actuators, propulsion drive trains, and repair kits for auxiliary ships, demonstrating specialized knowledge in naval mechanical systems and lifecycle support contracting.