Jordan Castellat

Jordan Castellat serves as a key procurement lead within Mschq Norfolk, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain operational readiness of surface and auxiliary naval vessels. Responsible for managing complex logistics and maintenance contracts, Castellat oversees acquisitions critical to fleet sustainment, including ship repair services, deep-sea freight transport, and mission-critical marine equipment. Their work directly enables the continuous deployment of naval assets by ensuring timely delivery of technical and operational support services under stringent maritime operational standards. Castellat’s portfolio is anchored in high-reliability, mission-essential contracting that demands rigorous compliance with naval engineering and supply chain protocols. Castellat maintains strategic relationships with a select group of prime contractors including ExxonMobil Marine Limited, Vigor Marine LLC, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc., each providing specialized capabilities in vessel maintenance, logistics support, and defense-grade engineering solutions. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based contract structures that emphasize technical proficiency, regulatory adherence, and mission-critical responsiveness. The Foreign Policy Research Institute is also engaged for specialized maritime security analysis, reflecting a broadened scope that integrates operational research into procurement decision-making. Castellat’s contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s urgent need for proven, high-capacity vendors capable of meeting demanding naval standards without delay. Primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 561990 (All Other Support Services), encompassing integrated logistics, maintenance support, and maritime operations services, alongside NAICS 333415 for specialized marine HVAC and refrigeration systems. This dual focus underscores deep expertise in procuring mission-critical infrastructure that ensures vessel habitability, equipment reliability, and operational endurance across global deployments.