The Contracting Officer (M67386), operating under the Department of the Navy, supports critical naval infrastructure and operational readiness through targeted procurement of specialized maintenance, equipment, and technical services. Core priorities include sustaining biomedical and industrial equi...
The Contracting Officer (M67386), operating under the Department of the Navy, supports critical naval infrastructure and operational readiness through targeted procurement of specialized maintenance, equipment, and technical services. Core priorities include sustaining biomedical and industrial equipment functionality, ensuring environmental compliance, and modernizing logistical support systems. The agency emphasizes reliable, on-site calibration and servicing of biomedical test devices, maintenance of material handling equipment, and procurement of packaging automation systems to enhance fleet and facility operational efficiency. Strategic initiatives focus on resilience of mission-critical assets, with an emphasis on reducing downtime through preventive maintenance contracts and technology-enabled service delivery.
Procurement patterns reveal a consistent demand for niche industrial and technical services, particularly in biomedical equipment calibration, packaging machinery, and material handling systems. The agency frequently issues solicitations for maintenance, repair, and calibration services, often combining them with performance-based contracting structures to ensure accountability and service quality. Procurements are typically structured as task orders or indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, favoring long-term vendor partnerships over one-time acquisitions.
The agency demonstrates a strong preference for small business set-asides, with nearly all recent contracts reserved under SBA programs. Primary NAICS categories include 811219 (biomedical equipment servicing), 333993 (packaging machinery manufacturing), and 333999 (other industrial machinery), reflecting a focus on specialized, low-volume industrial support. The agency actively cultivates relationships with certified small businesses, particularly those offering technical expertise in equipment maintenance, automation, and environmental services such as septic system management. Vendor selection prioritizes certified capabilities, service responsiveness, and compliance with federal maintenance standards.
Organized as a contracting office within the Department of the Navy, this entity operates without a fixed geographic footprint, supporting naval installations nationwide through centralized procurement authority. It utilizes standard DoD acquisition vehicles, including Federal Supply Schedules and GSA contracts, to streamline access to specialized service providers while ensuring compliance with federal small business and socioeconomic goals.