Damian Finke

Damian W. Finke serves as a Contract Specialist at Mschq Norfolk under the Department of the Navy, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions critical to sustaining the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of complex contracts for ship repair, marine logistics, and mission-critical maritime equipment, ensuring alignment with Navy fleet sustainment objectives. Finke specializes in acquiring technical marine systems and industrial components under FAR Part 15 procedures, often managing multi-year, performance-based contracts that require rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain continuous naval deployment capability through reliable, timely procurement of essential maritime infrastructure. Finke maintains established working relationships with a select group of high-capacity contractors, including VIGOR MARINE LLC for shipyard services, EXXONMOBIL MARINE LIMITED for marine fuel and logistics support, and BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC for systems integration and technical advisory services. He also collaborates with specialized manufacturers such as ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC for precision marine components and FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC for strategic maritime analysis. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven maritime domain expertise, robust quality assurance systems, and demonstrated capacity to deliver under stringent Navy compliance standards. While the majority of his acquisitions—81.8%—are conducted without set-asides, Finke consistently allocates 18.2% of contract opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in naval logistics. His socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize broad-based small business engagement over narrow categories, reflecting a balanced approach to competition and capability. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with significant activity in industrial valves (332911), marine crane systems (333923), and nautical instrumentation (334511). This technical specialization underscores his expertise in procuring engineered marine systems that support vessel maintenance, navigation, and structural integrity across the fleet.