James Berghaier

James Berghaier serves as the primary procurement lead at the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, where he oversees the acquisition of critical engineering services essential to fleet sustainment and naval operational readiness. Responsible for managing complex contract actions under NAICS 541330, he specializes in technical support for maritime platform maintenance, communications infrastructure, and logistics systems engineering. His role is central to the agency’s mission of enabling maritime superiority through reliable, mission-critical services, ensuring that contracting strategies align with Navy-wide modernization and readiness goals. He handles sole-source and competitive procurements requiring high-level technical expertise and compliance with defense acquisition regulations. Berghaier maintains consistent relationships with a select group of trusted contractors, including Obsidian Global, LLC; Deloitte & Touche LLP; Advania Island Ehf.; Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc.; and Computational Physics Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven capabilities in naval engineering, systems integration, and mission-critical technical support. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established vendors with deep domain expertise in defense logistics and aerospace systems, often leveraging past performance and specialized certifications to ensure mission success and risk mitigation. A defining feature of Berghaier’s procurement approach is his exclusive use of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting priorities. Every acquisition under his purview is structured to maximize opportunities for qualified SDVOSBs, demonstrating a deliberate and consistent focus on empowering veteran-owned enterprises within the defense industrial base. His procurement portfolio is singularly focused on NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services — encompassing systems engineering, technical analysis, maintenance planning, and logistics support for naval platforms. He consistently procures specialized engineering solutions for shipboard systems, communications networks, and sustainment infrastructure, requiring deep familiarity with Navy technical standards and defense acquisition lifecycle processes.