Frank L. Burkhard

Frank L. Burkhard serves as an Operational Contract Support Specialist for the Commanding General under the Department of the Navy, where he plays a critical role in enabling mission readiness through the timely acquisition of maintenance, logistics, and specialized technical services. He supports expeditionary and garrison operations by facilitating contract execution for combat system sustainment, mobility asset support, and mission-enabling infrastructure. His acquisitions are primarily performance-based, emphasizing reliability, rapid response, and compliance with Navy-wide operational standards. Burkhard works closely with program managers and logistics teams to translate operational requirements into actionable contract strategies that ensure force readiness across dynamic environments. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MANCON LLC, GEMINI TECH SERVICES LLC, CHEMBLE SOLUTIONS, LLC, MICROTECHNOLOGIES LLC, and SAELIG COMPANY, INC., which provide specialized technical services, maintenance support, and mission-critical equipment. These partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement, technical collaboration, and performance-driven contract management. Burkhard prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in naval systems sustainment and rapid deployment capabilities, ensuring seamless integration of contracted services into operational workflows. Burkhard’s contracting approach reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 68.8% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful commitment to small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (31.3%). He actively leverages FAR 19.5 mechanisms to foster competition among small businesses without compromising operational urgency or technical rigor, aligning socioeconomic goals with mission-critical needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting a heavy emphasis on mission-critical software, data management, and digital sustainment tools. He also regularly acquires computing infrastructure and data processing services (NAICS 518210), along with specialized equipment maintenance (NAICS 333316). His technical domain expertise centers on digital logistics systems, field-deployable IT infrastructure, and integrated maintenance platforms essential to naval and marine operational continuity.