Mark Draluck

Mark Draluck serves as a key procurement professional within Mschq Norfolk, operating under the Department of the Navy, where he manages acquisitions critical to sustaining the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracts for ship repair, marine equipment procurement, and deep-sea logistics support, ensuring fleet assets remain mission-ready. He specializes in complex technical procurements involving industrial maintenance, propulsion systems, and specialized maritime infrastructure, aligning acquisitions with the Navy’s strategic imperatives for fleet sustainment and rapid deployment capability. Draluck maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ExxonMobil Marine Limited for marine fuel and logistics services, Vigor Marine LLC for shipyard repair and conversion, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. for technical and systems engineering support, and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. for mission-critical mechanical components. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven maritime expertise, often engaging firms with long-term performance histories in naval support environments. He also collaborates with the Foreign Policy Research Institute for strategic analysis supporting operational planning, indicating a blend of technical and advisory contracting. His contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 88.1% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a focus on mission-critical capabilities over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, he consistently allocates 11.9% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising operational requirements. Draluck’s primary NAICS focus areas include Ship Building and Repairing (336611) and Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618), with significant activity in Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair (811310). He procures high-integrity marine propulsion components, heat exchangers, and ball and roller bearings essential to vessel sustainment, demonstrating deep technical expertise in naval mechanical systems and industrial maintenance domains.