Christen Naputi

Christen Naputi serves as a key procurement professional within the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain the operational readiness of the U.S. Navy’s non-combatant fleet. Responsible for managing acquisition strategies for specialized marine infrastructure and vessel systems, Naputi focuses on engineering support contracts that ensure the seaworthiness and longevity of auxiliary ships. Their work directly enables propulsion system modernization, marine environmental control upgrades, and critical hull and structural repairs, aligning acquisitions with the Command’s strategic priorities in maritime sustainability and technical resilience. Naputi’s contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with small business vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, the procurement pattern reflects a consistent reliance on qualified small businesses capable of delivering precision-engineered concrete products and marine construction components. Vendor partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement, technical alignment with Navy standards, and a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in naval infrastructure maintenance and corrosion-resistant material applications. All acquisitions under Naputi’s purview are fully set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting and broad-based industry participation. This 100% small business set-aside policy ensures that niche suppliers—especially those with specialized capabilities in marine-grade concrete fabrication and structural reinforcement—have equitable access to Navy support contracts, reinforcing the Command’s dedication to workforce development and supply chain diversification. The primary NAICS code 327390, Other Concrete Product Manufacturing, dominates Naputi’s procurement portfolio, indicating a specialized focus on custom-engineered concrete components used in dockside infrastructure, vessel berthing systems, and submerged marine structures. This technical domain requires deep familiarity with naval specifications for durability, saltwater resistance, and load-bearing performance, positioning Naputi as a subject matter expert in maritime construction materials and their integration into fleet support assets.