Kolby Harold

Kolby Harold supports the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels through procurement activities at Mschq Norfolk under the Department of the Navy. Responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions, Harold oversees contracts essential to maritime logistics, vessel sustainment, and deep-sea transportation services. Their work directly enables the continuous deployment of naval fleet assets by securing specialized marine support services, including ship repair, freight transport, and navigation systems. Harold’s procurement portfolio is strategically aligned with the agency’s mandate to maintain fleet availability through reliable, high-integrity contracting practices. Harold maintains consistent relationships with key industry partners including ExxonMobil Marine Limited, Vigor Marine LLC, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc., reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in naval logistics and maritime engineering. These partnerships are characterized by long-term contract performance, technical compliance, and operational reliability. The inclusion of the Foreign Policy Research Institute indicates engagement with analytical and strategic support services, suggesting a broader procurement scope that extends beyond physical logistics to include operational planning and maritime policy advisory functions. Set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly dominated by open competition, with 90.3% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. Only 9.7% of contracts are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a procurement philosophy prioritizing capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is present, it is not a primary driver of award decisions, with selection criteria centered on technical merit and operational readiness. The procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) at 61.3%, followed by NAICS 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping) at 32.3%. These reflect a specialized domain expertise in global maritime logistics, vessel support services, and marine navigation systems. Harold’s contracting activity is narrowly aligned with the technical demands of sustaining a forward-deployed naval fleet, emphasizing precision, reliability, and compliance with Department of Defense maritime standards.