Ykita A. Squire

Ykita A. Squire serves as the primary procurement lead at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy vessels. In this critical role, she oversees the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for industrial maintenance, precision equipment repair, and technical support services essential to naval fleet modernization. Her work directly supports the shipyard’s mission of extending vessel service life through compliance-driven maintenance programs and advanced engineering solutions. Squire handles a diverse portfolio of procurements centered on mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Department of the Navy standards and regulatory frameworks. She maintains strong, recurring relationships with key 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 specialized industrial service providers with proven expertise in naval vessel repair, machinery maintenance, and technical support. Squire’s contracting patterns indicate a focus on long-term vendor collaboration, often re-engaging contractors with demonstrated reliability in high-stakes, technically demanding environments. Squire demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with 66.7% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition and capability development among small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize inclusive sourcing while maintaining rigorous performance standards, ensuring that small businesses contribute meaningfully to national defense readiness. Her procurement focus is concentrated in three key NAICS categories: 811210 for electronic and precision equipment repair, 541990 for professional technical services, and 532490 for commercial and industrial machinery leasing. These reflect deep technical expertise in naval maintenance systems, diagnostic instrumentation, and specialized equipment support—ensuring the shipyard maintains its capacity for precision, compliance, and mission-critical sustainment.