Tania L. Hockenberry

Tania L. Hockenberry serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mechanism (NAVSUP WSS Mech, N00104), where she supports the operational readiness of U.S. Navy weapon systems through the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electronic components. Her work centers on sustaining advanced naval platforms by securing high-reliability subsystems including pumping systems, valve assemblies, and precision circuit board manufacturing components. She manages complex contracting actions aligned with Department of the Navy sustainment priorities, ensuring timely delivery of components essential for maintenance, repair, and modernization of combat systems. Hockenberry maintains consistent procurement relationships with industry leaders such as Raytheon Company and AMD International Technologies LLC, alongside specialized vendors like The Entwistle Company LLC. These partnerships reflect a reliance on established defense contractors with proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing, systems integration, and compliance with military specifications. Her contracting approach prioritizes technical capability, supply chain resilience, and adherence to defense quality standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration on high-stakes, low-volume acquisitions. Her procurement activity is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 94.7% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a focus on technical merit and industrial capacity over socioeconomic preferences. Only 5.3% of awards are designated as total small business set-asides, suggesting a strategic emphasis on securing specialized capabilities rather than broad small business participation. Hockenberry’s portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 325920 — Explosives Manufacturing — reflecting deep specialization in the procurement of explosive components, pyrotechnic devices, and related ordnance subsystems critical to weapon system functionality. Her expertise lies in navigating the stringent regulatory, safety, and security requirements inherent to defense explosives supply chains, ensuring compliance with DoD and ATF standards while maintaining operational tempo for naval forces.