Charles Loss

Charles O. Loss serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain U.S. Navy fleet readiness. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from solicitation and source selection to contract award and administration—for engineering, logistics, and maintenance services essential to naval platform sustainment. He specializes in complex technical contracts supporting ship repair, specialized manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and naval operational requirements. Loss maintains established relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including OBSIDIAN GLOBAL, LLC for technical logistics support, DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP for enterprise services, and ADVANIA ISLAND EHF. for specialized engineering solutions. He also regularly engages with niche manufacturers such as COMPLETE PARACHUTE SOLUTIONS, INC. and Computational Physics Inc. for mission-specific equipment and analytical services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure reliability and readiness across naval operations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Loss consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 73% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, fostering opportunities for small, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms while maintaining competitive rigor and compliance with statutory goals. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332322 (Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing) and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep expertise in naval platform maintenance and structural fabrication. He also procures specialized commercial equipment under 423440 and niche manufacturing services under 337215, demonstrating a technical command over industrial support domains critical to fleet sustainment and maritime operational continuity.