David F Little

David F. Little serves as a Contract Specialist within the Military Sealift Command (MSC), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex maritime logistics acquisitions critical to the Department of Defense’s global force projection mission. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for strategic sealift services, vessel chartering, and afloat support systems, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements. His work directly supports MSC’s operational readiness by securing reliable ocean transportation and port services that sustain naval forces worldwide. Little routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for both government-owned and commercial vessels, emphasizing performance-based acquisition methods and risk-mitigated contracting strategies. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Little maintains a robust network of commercial maritime carriers, marine engineering firms, and logistics service providers with proven capabilities in deep-sea freight and port operations. His contracting approach prioritizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and operational continuity, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors capable of meeting stringent DoD security and readiness standards. He engages with a mix of large prime contractors and specialized niche vendors, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms to ensure responsive, scalable support. Little’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 92.6% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on maximizing market competition for high-volume, mission-critical services. Nevertheless, he consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising operational requirements. His primary NAICS focus is on Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), with significant activity in Port and Harbor Operations (488310) and Computer Facilities Management Services (541513). He specializes in procuring vessel chartering, maritime logistics support, and digital infrastructure for fleet management systems, reflecting deep expertise in maritime supply chain operations and integrated naval logistics technologies.