Christopher Shaw

Christopher J. Shaw serves as Supervisory Contracting Officer at the Naval Health Research Center (N63116), where he leads the acquisition strategy for mission-critical biomedical and operational health technologies supporting Navy and Marine Corps readiness. In this role, he oversees the full lifecycle of complex procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with the Center’s focus on rapid pathogen detection, physiological monitoring, and field-deployable diagnostic systems. His portfolio primarily encompasses research instrumentation, wearable biosensors, and field-deployable medical infrastructure, requiring deep technical fluency in biomedical engineering and operational medicine procurement standards. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Shaw cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse pool of vendors, including specialized biomedical firms, technology integrators, and niche manufacturers of field-ready medical equipment. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging FAR Part 37 service contracting methods and innovative acquisition authorities to accelerate delivery of high-priority health solutions in austere environments. He maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem that supports both established industry players and agile small businesses capable of rapid prototyping and field validation. Shaw demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 40% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate emphasis on fostering innovation through small business participation. While no specific 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are dominant, his portfolio consistently prioritizes small business eligibility, aligning with Department of the Navy goals to expand the defense industrial base. His primary NAICS focus includes Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (40%), reflecting procurement of mobile diagnostic and monitoring systems; Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (20%) for field medical facility construction; Office Administrative Services (20%); and specialized maintenance and repair services (811219). This mix underscores his expertise in procuring both hardware-intensive and service-based solutions critical to operational health readiness.