Tasha Cheramie

Tasha Cheramie serves as a Contract Specialist at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard IMF, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain and modernize the U.S. Navy’s fleet. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, she specializes in ship repair, industrial maintenance, and technical services essential to naval vessel readiness. Her portfolio includes contracts for mechanical overhauls, system refurbishments, and precision engineering support, aligning directly with the shipyard’s mandate to maintain operational availability through high-integrity industrial work. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while balancing technical requirements with fiscal accountability. Cheramie maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT CORP, XLEAGLE LLC, FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC, and PHILIP RIEKE. These vendors provide specialized capabilities in marine propulsion systems, compressor technology, and industrial repair services critical to naval infrastructure. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based outcomes, fostering reliable supply chain partnerships that support the shipyard’s demanding maintenance schedules and mission-critical timelines. A strong advocate for small business participation, Cheramie consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly half of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. While no set-aside remains the most frequent category, her pattern reflects deliberate inclusion of small, qualified vendors capable of delivering niche industrial services. She actively seeks out small business contractors with demonstrated expertise in machinery repair, testing, and marine systems support, reinforcing the agency’s socioeconomic goals without compromising technical performance. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 811219 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), 541380 (testing laboratories), and 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), reflecting deep technical alignment with naval maintenance operations. She routinely procures precision mechanical components, diagnostic testing services, and specialized repair solutions for propulsion, hydraulic, and auxiliary systems, demonstrating expertise in industrial engineering and naval platform sustainment.