Christopher Tomlin

Christopher Tomlin serves as a secondary procurement liaison within Mschq Norfolk, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels. While not the primary contracting officer, he plays a critical role in facilitating acquisition planning, vendor coordination, and contract administration for mission-critical marine logistics. His responsibilities include supporting the procurement of deep-sea freight transportation services, ship repair components, and specialized maritime equipment essential to fleet sustainment. Tomlin’s work ensures alignment between operational requirements and contractual execution, bridging technical needs with procurement compliance under FAR and Navy-specific directives. He maintains established working relationships with key contractors including ExxonMobil Marine Limited, Vigor Marine LLC, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., Foreign Policy Research Institute Inc., and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. These partnerships reflect a reliance on industry leaders in maritime logistics, naval engineering, and defense consulting. Tomlin’s procurement patterns emphasize long-term vendor collaboration, particularly with firms possessing specialized capabilities in naval vessel support, deep-sea cargo transport, and mission-critical component manufacturing. His engagement is characterized by consistent, repeat interactions with a core group of qualified vendors who meet stringent maritime and defense standards. Tomlin’s contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 88.6% of acquisitions issued without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 11.4% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions (FAR 19.5), indicating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. While no specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or SDVOSB dominate, his pattern reflects a focus on capability over certification, prioritizing performance and readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), which accounts for nearly 90% of his activity, underscoring expertise in oceanic logistics, intermodal freight, and naval supply chain sustainment. Secondary emphasis on NAICS 483112 (Deep Sea Passenger Transportation) reflects support for specialized crew and personnel transport. Tomlin’s domain expertise centers on maritime transportation systems, vessel maintenance logistics, and defense-grade marine infrastructure procurement.