Elijah Horner

Elijah Horner serves as a secondary procurement liaison within Mschq Norfolk, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain operational readiness of surface and auxiliary fleet assets. While not the primary contracting officer, he plays a critical role in facilitating acquisition planning, vendor coordination, and contract administration for mission-critical maritime logistics and maintenance services. His responsibilities include assisting in the evaluation of technical requirements, managing solicitation documentation, and ensuring alignment with naval sustainment priorities, particularly in ship repair, deep-sea freight transport, and marine equipment procurement. He operates within a high-tempo operational environment where timely delivery of specialized maritime support services directly impacts fleet deployment cycles. Horner maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ExxonMobil Marine Limited for marine fuel and lubricant logistics, Vigor Marine LLC for vessel maintenance and repair services, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. for logistics and process optimization consulting, and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. for mission-critical marine components. His engagement with the Foreign Policy Research Institute reflects an occasional need for strategic maritime policy analysis in support of operational planning. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract structures, often involving complex technical specifications and stringent compliance requirements for naval operational standards. Horner’s procurement activities reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic criteria, aligning with the agency’s emphasis on rapid, reliable support for deployed naval forces. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, vendor selection is driven by proven track records in naval-grade engineering and logistics execution. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 324191 for petroleum lubricating oil and grease manufacturing, underscoring deep expertise in marine fuel systems and lubricant supply chains, and NAICS 541614 for process and logistics consulting services, highlighting his involvement in optimizing maritime supply chain efficiency. His technical domain centers on the intersection of naval logistics, marine engineering, and operational sustainment, ensuring that fleet assets remain mission-ready through precise, high-integrity procurement decisions.