Chris Pellecer

Chris Pellecer serves as a key procurement professional within Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA HQ), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle management of mission-critical naval platforms and defense systems. Responsible for managing complex contract actions aligned with the Department of the Navy’s strategic modernization priorities, Pellecer specializes in shipbuilding, repair, and ordnance integration initiatives that sustain fleet readiness and enable next-generation warfighting capabilities. His portfolio encompasses full-spectrum contracting for large-scale naval systems, including hull, mechanical, and electrical upgrades, as well as advanced combat systems integration, ensuring alignment with naval engineering standards and defense acquisition regulations. Pellecer maintains strategic working relationships with industry leaders including Damen Shipbuilding & Cooperation B.V., Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, G.S.E. Dynamics, Inc., and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on prime contractors with proven expertise in naval vessel construction, systems integration, and ordnance manufacturing. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term sustainment planning, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors capable of delivering high-assurance, defense-grade solutions under stringent naval specifications. Pellecer’s procurement activities reflect a uniform preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a deliberate focus on leveraging the broadest industrial base to meet complex naval requirements, prioritizing technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally structured through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, the nature of his acquisitions often involves small-tier subcontractors embedded within prime contractor teams. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for 87.5% of activity, with secondary emphasis on NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing). This specialization underscores deep expertise in naval architecture, combat systems integration, and maritime weapon system procurement, positioning him at the nexus of shipbuilding innovation and operational readiness for the U.S. Navy’s surface and undersea fleets.