Mary Mezzatesta

Mary Mezzatesta serves as a key procurement professional within the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to sustain operational readiness through strategic acquisition of engineering, logistics, and communications services. She manages complex contract actions focused on technical support for naval platforms, including maintenance, systems integration, and mission-critical infrastructure. Her work directly enables fleet sustainment by securing specialized services that ensure the reliability and interoperability of naval communication systems and repair capabilities, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities in maritime superiority and workforce development. She maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of contractors, including Obsidian Global, LLC for technical logistics support, Deloitte & Touche LLP for management consulting, Advania Island Ehf. for communications systems, Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc. for specialized equipment, and Computational Physics Inc. for advanced engineering analysis. These relationships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade systems and mission-critical service delivery, often involving long-term performance-based contracts and technical oversight. Mezzatesta demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of her acquisitions open to small business participation. Her portfolio includes a strong emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining mission readiness standards. She actively leverages small business capabilities to meet technical requirements without compromising performance or compliance. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment, NAICS 541330 for engineering services, and NAICS 541611 for management consulting. This specialization underscores her expertise in acquiring advanced telecommunications systems, technical engineering support, and operational efficiency services critical to naval fleet sustainment and modernization efforts.