Elijah Horner

Elijah G. Horner serves as a key procurement professional within Mschq Norfolk, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain operational readiness of surface and auxiliary naval vessels. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on maritime logistics, ship repair support, and mission-critical marine systems, ensuring timely delivery of services essential to fleet deployment. His work spans technical services, engineering solutions, and specialized logistics contracts, aligning closely with the agency’s strategic imperatives for fleet sustainment and maritime operational continuity. Horner maintains consistent relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including EXXONMOBIL MARINE LIMITED for marine fuel and lubricant logistics, VIGOR MARINE LLC for shipyard and repair services, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC for systems engineering and analysis, FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC for strategic maritime policy support, and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC for specialized marine component manufacturing. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven capability in naval environments, often leveraging long-term performance histories and technical certifications. His contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful 25% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced strategy that values both scale and innovation, ensuring small businesses contribute meaningfully to critical naval support functions without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines or technical requirements. Horner’s primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Facilities Management Services, Engineering Services, and Testing Laboratories and Services, underscoring his technical specialization in IT infrastructure support, naval systems engineering, and quality assurance testing. He also procures petroleum lubricants under NAICS 324191, indicating deep domain expertise in marine operational sustainability. His work integrates advanced technical services with logistics and maintenance support, ensuring naval assets remain mission-ready across global operational theaters.