Zakiya Clark

Zakiya Clark serves as a primary contracting representative at Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to maintain and modernize critical naval vessels through precision industrial and technical services. In this role, she manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions focused on shipyard-specific maintenance, repair, and engineering support, ensuring compliance with naval readiness standards and federal acquisition regulations. Her acquisitions span specialized industrial services essential to sustaining fleet operational capability, including machinery overhaul, precision component repair, and mission-critical material supply chains. Clark maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of qualified contractors, including G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, OWL INTERNATIONAL INC., and MID ATLANTIC ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., among others. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine industrial systems, precision equipment maintenance, and naval-grade fabrication. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor reliability, technical certification compliance, and performance-based service delivery, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in quality assurance and regulatory adherence. A strong advocate for small business participation, Clark prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with 75% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to enhance competition, promote economic resilience within the shipyard supply base, and leverage the specialized capabilities of small, technically proficient firms. Her contracting patterns consistently align with socioeconomic objectives, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for qualified small entities. Her technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing), and 313310 (Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills), reflecting procurement needs for mission-critical components such as hydraulic systems, specialized gaskets, and corrosion-resistant materials. Clark’s expertise lies in acquiring highly specialized industrial goods and services that directly support the integrity, safety, and longevity of naval platforms.