Jason L. McLaughlin

Jason L. McLaughlin serves as a Contract Specialist within Mschq Norfolk, a critical logistics and sustainment unit under the Department of the Navy. In this role, he manages the acquisition of mission-critical marine support services and industrial equipment essential to maintaining the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels. His procurement portfolio centers on ship repair, deep-sea freight transport, and specialized marine engineering systems, ensuring timely delivery of services that directly support fleet deployment cycles. McLaughlin applies full lifecycle contracting expertise—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—aligning acquisitions with Navy strategic priorities and regulatory compliance under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. McLaughlin maintains longstanding relationships with key industry partners including EXXONMOBIL MARINE LIMITED, VIGOR MARINE LLC, and BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capability in naval logistics and technical support. His contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes and service reliability, often engaging contractors with deep maritime domain expertise and certified maintenance facilities. He also collaborates with specialized firms like ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC and FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC, indicating a nuanced approach to procuring both hardware and strategic advisory services critical to naval operational planning. His contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 91.6% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on capability over socioeconomic status. Nevertheless, he consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (8.4%), aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines to ensure equitable access for qualified small businesses in niche technical areas. McLaughlin’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance), underscoring his specialization in vessel sustainment and mechanical systems support. He also routinely procures industrial valves (332911) and engine equipment (333618), demonstrating technical fluency in marine propulsion and fluid control systems. His expertise spans complex maintenance contracts and mission-critical spare parts acquisition, positioning him as a key enabler of naval fleet availability and operational continuity.