Christopher Bochtler

Christopher Bochtler serves as a Contracts Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions within a specialized defense and maritime acquisition environment. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while executing complex contract solicitations, evaluations, and award actions. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain and modernize naval vessel capabilities through timely, transparent, and legally sound contracting practices. Bochtler typically handles high-stakes, technical acquisitions involving shipbuilding, repair, and marine systems integration, requiring deep familiarity with DFARS, FAR, and defense-specific procurement protocols. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in current data, Bochtler’s procurement activity is consistently directed toward prime contractors with proven expertise in naval architecture, marine engineering, and shipyard operations. He engages with a narrow but highly specialized pool of vendors capable of delivering complex, government-furnished equipment-integrated vessels and maintenance services, often requiring security clearances and compliance with Navy shipbuilding standards. Bochtler’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” classification. This indicates a strategic focus on technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with the specialized nature of shipbuilding requirements that often exceed the capacity of small business concerns in this niche domain. His primary NAICS focus is 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—demonstrating deep specialization in procuring naval vessels, dry-dock services, hull modifications, propulsion system upgrades, and associated marine infrastructure. He possesses technical expertise in maritime defense systems, including corrosion control, naval propulsion, and compliance with MIL-SPEC standards, making him a key contact for contractors operating in the naval industrial base.