Grant Sivertson

Grant Sivertson serves as a secondary procurement specialist within Mschq Norfolk, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels. Though not the primary contracting officer, he plays a critical role in facilitating acquisition planning, contract administration, and vendor coordination for mission-critical marine systems. His responsibilities include supporting the procurement of ship repair services, fluid power systems, and specialized marine equipment essential to fleet sustainment. He works closely with senior contracting personnel to ensure compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements and aligns acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities in maritime logistics and vessel maintenance. Sivertson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ExxonMobil Marine Limited for marine fuel and logistics support, Vigor Marine LLC for shipyard services and vessel overhaul, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. for technical advisory and systems integration, Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. for precision marine components, and the Foreign Policy Research Institute for strategic maritime policy analysis. These partnerships reflect a mix of large prime contractors with deep naval industry expertise and niche technical specialists, indicating a preference for vendors with proven track records in defense maritime environments. His procurement activity shows a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with approximately one-third of acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals active support for small, capable vendors in the maritime industrial base. Sivertson’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep expertise in naval vessel maintenance and repair. He also regularly sources fluid power systems (333996), switchgear and switchboard apparatus (335313), and commercial marine HVAC systems (333415), underscoring technical proficiency across mechanical, electrical, and environmental subsystems critical to naval vessel operability.