Eric Auffhammer

Eric Auffhammer serves as a key procurement lead within Navsup FLC Bahrain, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain forward-deployed naval forces in the Middle East. He manages complex acquisitions for ship repair, maintenance, and port operations critical to maintaining combat-ready surface fleets. His work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical logistical services that directly impact fleet availability and maritime domain awareness. Auffhammer typically handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under the Navy’s expeditionary logistics framework, focusing on high-priority vessel upkeep and infrastructure support for operational continuity in austere environments. His contractor relationships center on marine industrial firms with proven expertise in naval shipyard services, dry-dock operations, and harbor support systems. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with specialized ship repair contractors possessing NAVSEA certification and experience in U.S. Navy vessel classes. His working pattern emphasizes performance-based contracting, requiring strict adherence to technical specifications and rapid turnaround timelines to meet dynamic operational demands. Auffhammer’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on capability and readiness over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing technical proficiency and rapid delivery capacity. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, vendors of all sizes are evaluated strictly on past performance, quality assurance protocols, and ability to meet urgent maintenance windows. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), which accounts for 80% of his activity, encompassing hull repairs, propulsion system overhauls, and corrosion control. The remaining 20% falls under NAICS 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations), involving terminal support, barge services, and fuel logistics. Auffhammer possesses deep technical familiarity with naval maintenance standards, including NAVSEA technical manuals and MIL-SPEC compliance, ensuring all contracted work meets stringent fleet readiness requirements.