Austin Amory

Austin Amory serves as a key procurement professional within Mschq Norfolk, operating under the Department of the Navy, where he manages critical acquisitions to sustain the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting for ship repair, marine logistics, and mission-critical maritime equipment, ensuring alignment with naval fleet sustainment priorities. He routinely handles complex, technical contracts under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures, with a focus on services requiring specialized maritime engineering and industrial maintenance expertise. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain continuous fleet deployment through timely and compliant acquisition of essential shipyard and marine support capabilities. Amory maintains established relationships with a select group of strategic contractors, including VIGOR MARINE LLC for ship repair and overhaul, EXXONMOBIL MARINE LIMITED for marine fuel and logistics support, and BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC for technical advisory and systems integration services. He also engages ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC for specialized marine components and the FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC for strategic maritime policy analysis. His contracting approach reflects a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors possessing proven naval experience and certified quality management systems. A strong advocate for small business participation, Amory consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with approximately 63.6% of his awards designated for small businesses. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to foster economic inclusion within the maritime industrial base, regularly utilizing 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB set-asides to expand vendor diversity and build resilient supply chains. His technical focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with additional emphasis on power boiler systems, industrial valves, crane and hoist equipment, and specialized electrical components. This reflects deep expertise in procuring high-integrity marine systems critical to vessel survivability and operational endurance.