Sarashea Thibodeau

Sarashea Thibodeau serves as a primary procurement lead at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Gf, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain and modernize naval vessel integrity through specialized shipbuilding and industrial support services. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on critical mechanical components, precision fabrication, and supply chain reliability for submarines and surface vessels. Her role involves end-to-end contract execution—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and naval engineering standards. Thibodeau’s work directly enables operational readiness by securing high-integrity parts and industrial services essential to fleet maintenance and modernization. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, United Rentals (North America), Inc., and Kardex Remstar, LLC, among others. These partnerships span heavy industrial manufacturing, equipment rental, and specialized logistics services, reflecting a blend of large prime contractors and niche suppliers capable of meeting stringent naval specifications. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical validation, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience, often requiring certified metallurgical and fabrication capabilities to support mission-critical naval systems. Thibodeau demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 70.8% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster vendor diversity and strengthen the industrial base by prioritizing small, qualified firms capable of delivering precision-engineered components. Her contracting patterns consistently favor small business participation without compromising technical rigor or mission requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 331210 (iron and steel pipe and tube manufacturing) and 332722 (fastener manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in metallic component supply for mechanical and structural systems. She also procures fabricated pipe fittings and commercial machinery, underscoring her technical command over naval-grade materials and industrial equipment essential to shipyard operations and vessel sustainment.