Sheila Utz

Sheila Utz serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from solicitation through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting mission-critical capabilities for national defense and maritime systems. Her acquisitions primarily involve technical goods and services requiring rigorous engineering oversight, including specialized equipment, navigation systems, and professional engineering support. She works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to align contracting strategies with operational requirements, ensuring timely and lawful delivery of high-priority procurements. While specific contractor names are not available, Sheila routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including large prime contractors with expertise in shipbuilding and avionics, as well as small businesses capable of delivering niche engineering and system integration services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, full-and-open opportunities, with a structured approach to evaluating technical merit and past performance. She maintains collaborative relationships with industry partners through pre-solicitation outreach and market research, fostering transparency and fair competition. Sheila’s contracting portfolio is overwhelmingly focused on full-and-open competition, with only 12.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate, mission-driven approach that prioritizes technical capability and operational readiness while still affirming support for small business participation. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a preference for open competition balanced with targeted small business inclusion where appropriate. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), underscoring deep expertise in maritime and aerospace defense systems. She also procures engineering services under NAICS 541330, indicating proficiency in managing technical design, systems analysis, and integration contracts. Her domain knowledge centers on complex hardware-software systems requiring stringent compliance with defense standards and certification protocols.