Carl Burnett

Carl Burnett serves as a Contracting Officer at the Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center under the Department of the Navy, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical industrial support for the sustainment and modernization of naval surface platforms. He manages the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, including competitive solicitations, contract negotiations, and performance oversight for shipbuilding components, structural metal systems, and mechanical subsystems essential to fleet readiness. His acquisitions directly support the center’s mission to maintain operational readiness through precision maintenance and industrial base resilience, requiring deep technical understanding of naval engineering standards and defense logistics protocols. Burnett maintains consistent, long-term relationships with key industrial partners including Fairlead Boatworks, Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Howard W. Pence, Inc., and Kampi Components Co., Inc. These vendors provide specialized capabilities in ship repair, systems integration, precision machining, and technical support services. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, quality assurance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering trusted partnerships with firms possessing proven expertise in naval infrastructure and component manufacturing. He prioritizes vendors with demonstrated capacity to meet stringent Navy specifications and delivery timelines under demanding operational conditions. While set-aside data is not currently available, Burnett operates within a procurement environment that values socioeconomic diversity and actively seeks qualified small business participants, including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB contractors, when technical requirements permit. His approach aligns with Department of the Navy directives to broaden industrial base participation and enhance competition through inclusive contracting practices. His technical focus centers on NAICS categories related to ship repair and maintenance, structural metal fabrication, and mechanical system integration. He routinely procures custom-engineered components, corrosion-resistant materials, propulsion subsystems, and shore-based maintenance equipment, demonstrating specialized expertise in naval surface platform sustainment and industrial support logistics.