Christina Zimmer

Christina Zimmer serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs within the maritime defense sector. She oversees the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical delivery timelines. Her portfolio centers on shipbuilding and boat manufacturing contracts, supporting national defense and naval readiness initiatives. Zimmer works closely with technical stakeholders to define performance requirements and evaluate contractor capabilities, ensuring acquisitions align with strategic maritime modernization goals. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Zimmer maintains relationships with a select group of prime contractors specializing in naval architecture, marine systems integration, and vessel fabrication. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, incentivized delivery schedules, and rigorous technical oversight. She frequently engages with vendors possessing relevant naval experience, ISO certifications, and demonstrated capacity for complex shipyard operations, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in accountability and quality assurance. Zimmer’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on technical merit and industrial capacity over socioeconomic categorizations, though she remains compliant with all statutory small business requirements. Her approach prioritizes mission necessity and vendor capability, ensuring the most qualified entities—regardless of size or certification—are selected based on performance, past performance, and technical readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for 85.7% of her activity, with additional emphasis on NAICS 336612 (Boat Building). She procures a range of naval platforms, including patrol vessels, support craft, and repair services for military and government-operated fleets. Zimmer’s technical expertise spans marine propulsion systems, hull structural integrity, and naval compliance standards, making her a key liaison between operational requirements and industrial execution in the maritime defense domain.