Learie O. Holder

Learie O. Holder serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville, supporting the U.S. Navy’s operational readiness through the acquisition of mission-critical logistics, maintenance, and infrastructure services. Responsible for managing complex contract vehicles and ensuring timely delivery of support solutions for naval platforms and personnel, Holder plays a central role in executing the agency’s strategic objectives to sustain fleet operations, enhance crew welfare, and maintain shipboard systems. Their acquisitions typically encompass maintenance services, technical consulting, supply chain logistics, and electro-mechanical support systems essential to naval fleet sustainability. Holder maintains established working relationships with a core group of contractors including Stronghold SOF Solutions LLC, Gemini Tech Services LLC, Emerald Isle Federal Services, LLC, First Division Consulting Inc., and Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp. These partnerships reflect a consistent reliance on experienced vendors capable of delivering specialized technical services, logistics consulting, and mission-critical hardware support under tight operational timelines. The contracting patterns indicate a preference for proven performers with demonstrated capability in naval environments, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance reliability and compliance with defense acquisition regulations. Holder’s procurement portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a clear commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to diversify the vendor base and promote equitable access to Navy logistics contracts. Though specific NAICS codes are not available, Holder’s acquisitions align with high-demand domains including naval maintenance services, technical support for electro-mechanical systems, logistics consulting, and fleet sustainment solutions. Their expertise lies in procuring services that directly enable the operational endurance of naval assets, with a technical focus on infrastructure support, supply chain optimization, and mission-enabling technologies critical to fleet readiness.