Sandra M. Nagayama

Sandra M. Nagayama serves as a Contract Specialist at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard IMF, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain and modernize the U.S. Navy’s fleet. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition contracts, she ensures compliance with federal regulations and Navy-specific industrial policies while supporting ship repair, mechanical overhauls, and system refurbishment programs. Her portfolio primarily consists of complex, technical acquisitions under NAICS 336611, encompassing shipbuilding, marine engineering, and industrial infrastructure services essential to naval vessel readiness and operational availability. Nagayama maintains longstanding relationships with key industrial partners including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT CORP, XLEAGLE LLC, FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC, and PHILIP RIEKE. These partnerships reflect a consistent focus on vendors with proven expertise in naval propulsion systems, heavy machinery, precision fabrication, and marine electrical components. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and technical alignment with shipyard operational requirements, fostering reliable supply chain continuity for mission-critical maintenance cycles. A strong advocate for small business participation, Nagayama consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing nearly two-thirds of her acquisitions to small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring broad industry engagement and capacity building within the defense industrial base. While no set-aside remains a secondary option, her portfolio reflects a strategic balance between small business opportunities and the need for specialized, large-capacity industrial capabilities. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—reflecting deep technical expertise in naval shipyard operations. She procures a wide array of specialized goods and services, including propulsion system overhauls, hull integrity upgrades, hydraulic and pneumatic component replacements, and industrial crane and machining equipment essential to dry dock and repair facility functionality.