Christopher Johns

Christopher Johns supports the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels through strategic procurement and contract management at Mschq Norfolk under the Department of the Navy. He oversees acquisitions critical to ship repair, marine logistics, and mission-critical equipment sustainment, ensuring fleet availability through timely and compliant contracting actions. His portfolio emphasizes maintenance services, maritime transportation, and engineering support, aligning with the agency’s mandate to sustain naval operational capability across global deployments. Johns manages complex procurements under FAR and DFARS frameworks, frequently coordinating with technical stakeholders to define requirements for high-impact marine systems and repair services. He maintains enduring relationships with key industry partners including ExxonMobil Marine Limited for marine fuel and logistics, Vigor Marine LLC for shipyard repair and modernization, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. for systems engineering and operational analysis, Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing for specialized marine components, and the Foreign Policy Research Institute for strategic maritime policy advisory services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, mission-proven vendors with proven track records in naval support environments, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and performance-based service contracts to ensure continuity of operations. Johns’ procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong orientation toward open competition, with 68.6% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a significant commitment to small business participation—31.4% of contracts are awarded under total small business set-asides per FAR 19.5. Though not focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific programs, he consistently enables small business access through broad-based competition and subcontracting opportunities within larger contracts. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance) and 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), reflecting deep expertise in vessel sustainment and mechanical systems maintenance. He also regularly procures engineering services under NAICS 541330 and hardware distribution under 423710, demonstrating technical proficiency in maritime logistics, mechanical integrity, and naval infrastructure support.