Sheila Hegwood

Sheila Hegwood 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 contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting ship repair, mechanical overhauls, and industrial infrastructure upgrades. Her acquisitions primarily focus on complex shipbuilding and repair services, requiring deep technical understanding of naval engineering systems and industrial capabilities essential to maintaining fleet readiness. Sheila maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT CORP, XLEAGLE LLC, FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC, and PHILIP RIEKE. These partnerships are built on sustained performance in delivering specialized marine equipment, propulsion components, and precision repair services tailored to naval vessel requirements. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical alignment, and long-term vendor collaboration to meet the shipyard’s demanding operational timelines and quality standards. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Sheila consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, directing 100% of eligible acquisitions to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and structured commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring equitable access for qualified small firms to support the shipyard’s industrial base. Her procurement patterns prioritize vendors with proven capabilities in niche marine and industrial sectors, fostering a resilient, diverse supplier network aligned with Navy readiness objectives. Her technical expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), encompassing the procurement of hull modifications, machinery overhauls, electrical system refurbishments, and marine-specific components. She brings specialized knowledge of naval engineering standards and industrial maintenance protocols, ensuring acquisitions directly support the shipyard’s core mission of extending vessel service life and enhancing combat readiness through precision industrial support.