Desiree Vogt

Desiree Vogt serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Oceanographic Office (N62306), where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that support critical oceanographic and geospatial intelligence missions. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced sensing systems, environmental modeling tools, and specialized instrumentation used in undersea warfare, maritime domain awareness, and real-time environmental forecasting. Her acquisitions directly enable the Navy’s operational readiness by securing cutting-edge technologies that enhance navigation safety, anti-submarine capabilities, and seabed characterization. Vogt routinely handles complex procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on performance-based, technical service contracts and hardware systems requiring stringent compliance with defense environmental standards. Vogt collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including specialized manufacturers of nautical and analytical instrumentation, custom software developers, and systems integrators with expertise in marine data acquisition. Her working relationships are characterized by technical rigor and close coordination with naval scientists and engineers to ensure delivered solutions meet mission-critical performance requirements. She engages primarily with firms possessing deep domain knowledge in oceanographic data systems and defense-grade sensor technologies, fostering partnerships that bridge commercial innovation with operational naval needs. A strong advocate for small business participation, Vogt consistently prioritizes small business set-asides, with over 57% of her awards designated under total small business set-aside authorities. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, frequently leveraging FAR 19.5 to expand opportunities for small businesses in technical fields aligned with oceanographic innovation. This approach ensures a robust, competitive vendor base while supporting national goals for equitable economic participation in defense contracting. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Search, Detection, Navigation, and Nautical System Manufacturing (334511), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), and Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516). She procures advanced ocean sensors, real-time data processing software, and specialized computer peripherals engineered for harsh maritime environments, demonstrating deep technical fluency in defense-relevant environmental sensing and geospatial information systems.