Sherry K Barnett

Sherry K. Barnett supports the procurement mission of Navsup Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound by managing critical acquisitions that sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and submarine fleets. She handles complex contracts for marine engineering systems, structural components, and precision-fabricated hardware essential to vessel integrity and longevity. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical supplies, including mechanical systems, industrial maintenance services, and specialized fabricated parts, aligning with the Navy’s strategic focus on fleet sustainability and lifecycle support. Barnett operates within a high-stakes acquisition environment requiring strict adherence to defense procurement regulations and technical compliance standards. She maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense and industrial suppliers including Timken Gears & Services Inc., Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp, Bellingham Marine Industries, Palfinger Marine USA, and Jered LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on vendors with proven expertise in naval-grade mechanical systems, electro-mechanical components, and marine fabrication. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for established contractors with deep technical capabilities in shipboard systems, often requiring certification to military specifications and rigorous quality assurance protocols. Barnett’s procurement portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 40% of awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a smaller but targeted portion allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding vendor diversity and fostering participation from qualified small firms in the naval supply chain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 335999 for miscellaneous electrical components, 541380 for testing and calibration services, and 488991 for packing and crating of sensitive marine hardware. These reflect a technical domain centered on precision manufacturing, system validation, and logistics support for naval platforms, requiring deep familiarity with defense supply chain standards and industrial-grade quality controls.