Alex Hiser

Alex Hiser serves as a key procurement lead within Mschq Norfolk, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain operational readiness of surface and auxiliary fleet assets. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in ship repair, maritime logistics, and mission-critical marine systems, Hiser ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations while aligning procurement decisions with naval operational priorities. His portfolio encompasses high-stakes contracts for vessel maintenance, deep-sea freight transport, and specialized engineering equipment, requiring deep technical understanding of naval infrastructure and supply chain resilience. He operates within a framework that prioritizes mission-critical delivery over cost alone, frequently engaging contractors capable of rapid response and sustained operational support. His primary contractor relationships include ExxonMobil Marine Limited for marine fuel and logistics support, Vigor Marine LLC for shipyard services and vessel repair, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. for technical advisory and systems integration, Foreign Policy Research Institute for strategic maritime analysis, and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. for precision marine components. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, mission-proven vendors with proven track records in naval environments, often involving long-term service agreements and performance-based contracting structures. Hiser’s approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and readiness over speculative or untested solutions. His procurement pattern shows a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the urgent and specialized nature of naval sustainment needs. However, he consistently allocates 14.3% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation where capability and capacity align with mission requirements. His primary NAICS focus includes 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), indicating procurement of specialized marine propulsion systems and workforce training services. He also frequently engages contractors under 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 561990 (All Other Support Services), underscoring expertise in naval maintenance ecosystems and integrated logistics support. His technical domain centers on shipyard operations, maritime engineering, and fleet sustainment infrastructure.