Shalon D. Willis

Shalon D. Willis serves as a Contract Specialist at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF (N4523A), a critical component of the Department of the Navy’s fleet sustainment mission. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for complex industrial and maritime support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and naval operational requirements. Her acquisitions primarily support ship repair, maintenance, and industrial modernization initiatives, encompassing everything from heavy machinery overhauls to precision fabricated metal components. She plays a pivotal role in aligning contracting strategies with the shipyard’s mission to maintain naval vessel readiness through timely, high-quality industrial execution. Willis maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial contractors including LAKE UNION DRYDOCK CO, SUNBELT RENTALS, INC, FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP, PAULEY RODINE INC, and MOTIVE POWER MARINE, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on trusted vendors with proven expertise in naval shipyard environments, particularly in drydock operations, industrial rental services, calibration and testing equipment, valve systems, and marine propulsion support. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical competency, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure mission-critical continuity. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate commitment to small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5) at 28.6%. Though not focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific programs, she actively facilitates opportunities for qualified small businesses within the industrial and maritime supply base, ensuring broad vendor access without compromising technical standards. Willis specializes in NAICS codes 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing), with significant activity in fabricated metal products, HVAC systems for naval environments, and specialized industrial equipment. Her technical domain expertise spans marine engineering systems, precision fabrication, and industrial maintenance infrastructure, making her a key conduit between operational needs and industrial procurement execution.