Larry W Ellis

Larry W. Ellis serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain U.S. Navy fleet readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning engineering, logistics, and maintenance services essential to naval platform sustainment, with a focus on technical support, infrastructure, and mission-critical systems. His acquisitions align with the agency’s strategic priorities in maritime superiority, ensuring timely delivery of repair, maintenance, and operational support services through full and open competition and targeted set-asides. Ellis maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including Obsidian Global, LLC, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Advania Island Ehf., Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc., and Computational Physics Inc. These partnerships reflect a blend of large-capability firms delivering complex logistics and technical solutions alongside specialized vendors providing niche engineering and maintenance services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous contract administration, and vendor accountability to ensure mission-critical deliverables meet Navy standards. His procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over 40% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no set-aside remains the most common mechanism, Ellis actively leverages small business programs to foster competition and enhance industrial base resilience, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic objectives. Ellis’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations), followed by fabricated structural metal manufacturing (332312) and sheet metal work manufacturing (332322). He also regularly procures specialized systems under 334511 for naval navigation and detection equipment, and commercial/industrial machinery repair services under 811310. His technical domain expertise centers on maritime logistics infrastructure, precision fabrication, and maintenance of defense-critical hardware systems.