Justin Hempe

Justin Hempe serves as a key procurement lead within the Commander (M00264) under the Department of the Navy, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. He oversees contracts spanning tactical computing, command and control systems, sensor integration, and armored vehicle support, ensuring operational readiness through rapid technology infusion and systems engineering solutions. His portfolio emphasizes cyber-enabled decision support and real-time data architectures, aligning with the agency’s priority to enhance naval dominance through advanced, interoperable platforms. Hempe handles complex, performance-based acquisitions requiring rigorous technical evaluation and lifecycle support, often coordinating with engineering and operational stakeholders to align procurement with warfighting requirements. Hempe maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors including Goldbelt Hawk L.L.C., Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC, Tnda Technologies Inc., BC Market Solutions LLC, and Biospace, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche technical vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade software development, systems integration, and ordnance support services. His contracting approach prioritizes agility and domain-specific capability over broad-spectrum contractors, fostering long-term collaborations with firms that deliver tailored solutions for high-acuity naval environments. Hempe’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical expertise, regardless of socioeconomic status, to meet urgent operational needs. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, the nature of the procurements often attracts capable small firms with specialized niche capabilities in defense technology. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611420 (Computer Training), 332994 (Small Arms and Ordnance Manufacturing), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing). These categories underscore deep expertise in tactical training systems, ordnance component supply, systems engineering for naval platforms, and specialized electronic subsystems, positioning him at the intersection of hardware integration, software-enabled warfare, and mission-critical sustainment.