Daria Chick

Daria Chick supports the procurement mission of Mschq Norfolk, a key operational unit under the Department of the Navy, by managing acquisitions critical to the sustainment and readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels. Her work centers on securing specialized maritime logistics, ship repair services, and mission-critical marine equipment essential for fleet deployment. She handles complex contract actions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, focusing on requirements that demand technical precision in naval engineering and deep-sea transportation systems. Her acquisitions directly enable the continuous operational capability of naval assets through timely delivery of maintenance, overhaul, and support services. Chick maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors including EXXONMOBIL MARINE LIMITED for marine fuel and logistics support, VIGOR MARINE LLC for ship repair and conversion services, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC for systems integration and technical advisory support, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC for fabricated metal components, and FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC for strategic maritime analysis. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, high-capacity vendors with proven naval industry experience and certified technical expertise in defense-specific environments. Her contracting patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on mission-critical urgency and technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, she consistently allocates 14.3% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising operational requirements. Chick’s procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting her core focus on vessel maintenance and dry-dock services. She also regularly acquires fabricated metal products (332999), turbine systems (333611), mechanical power transmission equipment (333613), and overhead crane systems (333923), underscoring her technical expertise in naval engineering and shipboard infrastructure. Her domain knowledge spans marine propulsion, structural repair, and heavy-lift maritime equipment procurement.