Mark Carter

Mark Carter serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, supporting the U.S. Navy’s operational readiness through the acquisition of mission-critical logistics, engineering, and maintenance services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on deep-sea freight transportation, specialized technical services, and precision manufacturing for naval platform sustainment. His work directly enables fleet modernization and maritime superiority by ensuring timely delivery of essential supplies and technical support to deployed naval forces. Carter’s acquisitions span complex logistics networks, advanced computing systems, and niche industrial components critical to naval infrastructure resilience. He maintains established relationships with a select group of strategic vendors, including Obsidian Global, LLC for logistics and supply chain solutions, Deloitte & Touche LLP for enterprise-level consulting and systems integration, and Computational Physics Inc. for advanced modeling and simulation services. Additional partners such as Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc. and Advania Island Ehf. provide specialized equipment and technical support tailored to naval operational requirements. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and long-term vendor performance, fostering collaborative partnerships with firms capable of meeting stringent Department of Defense standards. Carter’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on capability-driven sourcing rather than socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing technical proficiency and mission alignment over program-specific small business targets. While small business participation is not formally mandated in his acquisitions, vendors of all sizes are evaluated on technical merit and past performance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), reflecting his central role in global maritime supply chain management. He also regularly acquires other computer-related services, metal valve and pipe fittings, and specialized measuring and control devices, demonstrating expertise in both logistics infrastructure and high-precision naval engineering systems.