Sylvia Perry

Sylvia Perry supports the procurement mission of Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf by managing complex acquisition programs critical to the maintenance, modernization, and operational readiness of U.S. Navy vessels. She oversees contracts for shipbuilding, repair, and industrial support services, ensuring compliance with naval engineering standards and defense acquisition regulations. Her work directly enables the sustainment of mission-critical maritime platforms through precision contracting for mechanical, electrical, and structural systems. Perry’s portfolio emphasizes technical integrity, regulatory adherence, and lifecycle support for naval assets, aligning closely with the shipyard’s strategic goals of fleet readiness and infrastructure modernization. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., AMEE BAY, LLC, MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., and MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval repair, machinery overhaul, and shipyard infrastructure support. Perry fosters collaborative, performance-driven relationships with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency in naval systems and a track record of meeting stringent quality and schedule requirements. Perry’s contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to promote competition and capability development among small industrial firms capable of supporting complex naval maintenance tasks. While no specific set-aside programs like 8(a) or HUBZone dominate her portfolio, her consistent use of total small business set-asides signals a strong institutional emphasis on broad-based small business engagement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where she acquires specialized services for dry-dock repairs, hull restoration, propulsion system overhauls, and naval architecture support. She also manages contracts under NAICS 488210 (Support Activities for Rail Transportation), reflecting the shipyard’s internal logistics and material handling infrastructure needs. Her technical domain expertise spans marine engineering, industrial maintenance systems, and defense logistics, ensuring acquisitions align with the Navy’s long-term vessel sustainment strategy.