Comatrice D. Martin

Comatrice D. Martin serves as a Contract Specialist with the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command Norfolk (N40442), where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring critical maintenance, repair, and modernization services for the U.S. Navy’s non-combatant fleet. She manages complex procurements spanning propulsion systems, marine HVAC, navigation instrumentation, and industrial repair infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant contract actions. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain the maritime logistics fleet by securing specialized engineering and technical services that maintain vessel integrity and mission capability across the government-owned vessel portfolio. Martin cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse range of vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, fostering long-term collaborations with firms possessing deep expertise in naval vessel systems. She consistently engages with small businesses and specialized industrial contractors capable of delivering technical solutions for shipboard mechanical and electrical systems, emphasizing performance-based contracting and lifecycle support. Her procurement approach prioritizes vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and compliance with defense-specific standards, ensuring seamless integration of contracted services into complex fleet maintenance cycles. A strong advocate for small business participation, Martin consistently structures acquisitions with a 70.9% total small business set-aside rate, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes opportunities for HUBZone, SDVOSB, and 8(a) certified firms, aligning her contracting strategies with Department of Defense mandates to expand equitable access to federal opportunities. Her pattern of awarding contracts through small business set-asides underscores a proven dedication to building a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of meeting the Navy’s unique maritime sustainment needs. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 333415 (Marine HVAC and refrigeration systems), 335999 (Miscellaneous electrical components), 333618 (Engine equipment), and 811310 (Industrial machinery repair). These reflect her technical expertise in procuring specialized marine systems, including propulsion upgrades, climate control for shipboard environments, and precision electrical instrumentation—ensuring the fleet remains mission-ready through targeted, industry-aligned acquisitions.