Yina Brooks

Yina Brooks serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Maritime – Puget Sound (SPMYM2), supporting the Department of Defense’s maritime readiness by managing the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and industrial components essential for naval vessel maintenance and operational sustainability. She oversees the sourcing of precision hardware including valves, control systems, fasteners, welding equipment, and specialized hoses, ensuring timely delivery of components that sustain the Navy’s fleet. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to maintain shipboard functionality through reliable, high-integrity supply chain solutions, with a focus on complex fabricated metal products and industrial process control systems. Brooks maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors including DRS NAVAL POWER SYSTEMS INC, COB INDUSTRIES, INC., AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MACHINES & METHODS INC, and EHB SUPPLY. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep expertise in defense-grade fabrication, industrial automation, and naval-grade component manufacturing. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical compliance with military specifications, and responsive logistics support for time-sensitive repair cycles. A strong advocate for small business participation, Brooks consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 88% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. She actively fosters opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals and broadening the defense industrial base. Her portfolio demonstrates a deliberate alignment with federal small business policy and inclusive sourcing practices. Her technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products), 332722 (fastener manufacturing), 325510 (paint and coating production), and 334513 (industrial process control instrumentation). This specialization underscores her expertise in procuring precision-engineered components critical to shipboard systems, requiring strict adherence to military standards and material traceability requirements.