Jorge E. Rosario

Jorge E. Rosario serves as a Contract Specialist with the Military Sealift Command (MSC), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurement actions that sustain the nation’s strategic sealift capabilities. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—he supports critical acquisitions in ocean transportation, engineering services, and operational training. His work directly enables MSC’s mission to maintain a responsive, globally deployed fleet of government-owned and chartered vessels, ensuring the logistical readiness of U.S. naval forces in expeditionary and sustained operations. Rosario routinely handles performance-based, cost-reimbursement, and time-and-materials contracts aligned with maritime and defense logistics requirements. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Rosario maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including large defense contractors, specialized maritime service providers, and technical engineering firms. His procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes, compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements, and rigorous contract oversight to ensure operational reliability and mission readiness. He collaborates closely with MSC’s technical and operational stakeholders to align contract deliverables with fleet maintenance, navigation systems, and crew training needs. Rosario’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 88.1% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. Nevertheless, he actively promotes small business participation, with nearly 12% of awards directed toward small business set-asides, including a notable 2.4% allocated to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). His approach balances regulatory compliance with strategic socioeconomic goals, fostering vendor diversity while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 481212 (Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation), with additional emphasis on deep-sea freight (483111) and professional training (611430). He specializes in acquiring technical services supporting vessel systems, navigation instrumentation, and crew development, demonstrating deep expertise in maritime logistics, defense transportation, and industrial control systems procurement.