Maurice Prevost

Maurice Prevost serves as a key procurement lead within the Naval Oceanographic Office, supporting the agency’s mission to deliver critical oceanographic and geospatial intelligence for naval operations and undersea warfare readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on advanced sensing systems, environmental modeling software, and specialized instrumentation for maritime domain awareness. His work directly enables the collection, processing, and analysis of oceanic, atmospheric, and seabed data to support safe navigation, anti-submarine warfare, and real-time operational decision-making across global theaters. Prevost’s acquisitions typically involve complex technical systems requiring rigorous performance validation and integration with naval platforms. Prevost cultivates partnerships with a range of technology providers, including firms specializing in nautical and aeronautical instrumentation, custom software development, and specialized repair services for mission-critical equipment. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with small businesses and niche vendors capable of delivering tailored solutions for dynamic oceanographic environments. His contracting approach emphasizes technical agility, performance-based outcomes, and vendor responsiveness to rapidly evolving operational requirements. Prevost demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately two-thirds of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on socioeconomic programs that promote innovation and capacity-building among qualified small firms, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. This approach ensures broad vendor participation while maintaining access to specialized technical capabilities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for nautical and detection systems, followed by custom computer programming services under 541511 and specialized repair services under 811310. He routinely procures high-precision sensors, environmental data processing algorithms, and ruggedized hardware for deployment in austere maritime conditions, reflecting deep expertise in oceanographic instrumentation and defense-critical software systems.