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 a primary contracting officer, he plays a critical role in facilitating acquisition planning, vendor coordination, and contract administration for maritime logistics and vessel sustainment programs. His responsibilities include supporting the execution of complex procurements in deep-sea freight transport and navigational services, ensuring alignment with naval operational timelines and regulatory compliance under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. He routinely interfaces with prime contractors and interagency stakeholders to streamline procurement workflows and maintain continuity in mission-critical supply chains. Tomlin collaborates closely 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 span maritime fuel logistics, ship repair and maintenance, defense analytics, and specialized marine equipment manufacturing. His working relationships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven track records in naval support, while maintaining structured engagement protocols to ensure performance accountability and regulatory adherence across contract lifecycles. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 85% of acquisitions issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a focus on mission urgency and technical specificity. The remaining 15% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), indicating targeted but limited support for small business participation—primarily when capabilities align with niche maritime service requirements and capacity constraints. Tomlin’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), which accounts for 75% of activity, and NAICS 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping), comprising 25%. He specializes in procuring ocean-going cargo transport, vessel tracking systems, port logistics coordination, and maritime navigation support services critical to fleet deployment cycles. His domain expertise lies in the intersection of commercial maritime operations and naval operational requirements, ensuring seamless integration of civilian logistics infrastructure with military readiness objectives.