Gary Baker

Gary Baker serves as a key procurement lead within Mschq Norfolk, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels. He manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical maritime logistics, including deep-sea freight transportation, ship repair services, and specialized navigational support systems. His work ensures continuous fleet deployment by securing timely, high-integrity contracts that align with naval operational requirements and regulatory compliance standards. Baker’s portfolio centers on technical marine services requiring stringent performance metrics and maritime regulatory adherence. He maintains strategic relationships with a select group of high-capacity contractors, including ExxonMobil Marine Limited for fuel and marine logistics, Vigor Marine LLC for shipyard and repair services, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. for operational analysis and systems integration, Foreign Policy Research Institute for strategic maritime policy advisory services, and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing for mission-critical marine components. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, technically capable vendors with proven track records in naval support environments, indicating a focus on reliability and mission-critical performance over transactional sourcing. Baker’s contracting activity reflects a 100% no set-aside profile, indicating a procurement approach prioritizing capability, capacity, and mission urgency over socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally structured into his acquisition strategy, this reflects the specialized nature of the services procured—requiring deep maritime expertise, regulatory certifications, and infrastructure that few small firms can reliably deliver at scale. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping), which constitutes 75% of his activity, encompassing vessel tracking, hydrographic support, and marine navigation systems. The remaining 25% centers on NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), involving long-haul cargo movement for naval sustainment. His domain expertise spans maritime logistics, fleet sustainment engineering, and defense transportation infrastructure, making him a critical link in ensuring the Navy’s global operational presence.