Shelley R. DeGrange

Shelley R. DeGrange serves as a Contracting Officer within the Director of Contracting office under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across maritime and expeditionary forces. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of specialized defense-enabling services and equipment, including secure computing systems, command-and-control hardware, and leased specialized machinery essential to naval operations. She manages full lifecycle contracting actions—from solicitation through award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DoD acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with strategic modernization goals. While specific contractor names are not available, DeGrange maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem that includes both large defense contractors and small businesses capable of delivering niche technical solutions. Her working relationships reflect a preference for agile, responsive suppliers with proven capabilities in communications infrastructure, audiovisual systems, and logistics support, often engaging firms through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements to ensure best value. DeGrange demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 42.9% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate focus on empowering small businesses. Although no specific set-aside categories like 8(a) or HUBZone are dominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a proactive effort to broaden the supplier base and enhance competition within the defense acquisition community. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336214 (Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing), 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), 721110 (Hotels and Motels), and 561599 (Travel Arrangement Services), indicating a diverse operational footprint that supports both deployed forces and transient personnel. This blend of industrial and logistical acquisitions underscores her expertise in managing non-traditional defense procurements that directly enable force mobility, communication, and sustainment in austere environments.