Emily Bateman

Emily K. Bateman serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain operational readiness through strategic acquisition of engineering, logistics, and maintenance services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on commercial and industrial equipment leasing, maritime transportation, and specialized repair and maintenance for naval platforms. Her work directly enables fleet sustainment by ensuring timely access to mission-critical infrastructure and technical services, aligning acquisitions with the Navy’s strategic priorities in maritime superiority and workforce development. Bateman maintains established relationships with a range of contractors, including Obsidian Global, LLC for logistics and technical support, Deloitte & Touche LLP for enterprise systems and advisory services, Advania Island Ehf. for specialized maritime solutions, Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc. for mission-critical equipment, and Computational Physics Inc. for advanced modeling and simulation tools. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced, technically capable vendors capable of delivering complex, high-reliability services under stringent naval operational standards. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 62.1% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, while maintaining a strong commitment to small business participation through 37.9% total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently leverages small business capabilities without favoring specific socioeconomic categories, reflecting a balanced, performance-driven approach to socioeconomic contracting. Bateman’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 532490—Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing—reflecting a heavy reliance on leased industrial equipment critical to fleet maintenance. She also actively procures services under NAICS 811310 (repair and maintenance) and 483113 (coastal freight transportation), demonstrating deep expertise in maritime logistics, equipment sustainment, and industrial support systems essential to naval platform readiness.