Moira D Mallerich

Moira D. Mallerich serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that support naval oceanographic and geospatial intelligence operations. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized equipment and technical services essential to environmental sensing, undersea warfare, and maritime domain awareness. Her portfolio primarily encompasses procurement of advanced navigation systems, precision instrumentation, and data processing hardware, ensuring the Navy’s operational readiness across global maritime theaters. Mallerich aligns all acquisitions with DoD regulatory frameworks and NAVOCEANO’s strategic priorities in real-time environmental modeling and seabed characterization. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Mallerich consistently engages with manufacturers and wholesalers specializing in high-precision defense-grade systems, including firms producing nautical and aeronautical instrumentation, machine-shop fabricated components, and commercial-off-the-shelf computer peripherals adapted for military environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based requirements, and vendor reliability in delivering ruggedized, mission-essential hardware under stringent environmental and operational standards. Mallerich demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and limited vendor base in specialized oceanographic domains. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 16.7% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with DoD goals to broaden the industrial base while maintaining mission-critical performance thresholds. Her primary NAICS focus includes 334511 for nautical and guidance systems, 332710 for machine shops, and 332721 for precision-turned components, underscoring her expertise in procuring high-tolerance mechanical and electro-optical hardware. She also regularly acquires computer systems and software through 423430 and 511210, ensuring seamless integration of environmental data platforms. Mallerich’s contracting expertise lies at the intersection of defense engineering and operational oceanography, enabling NAVOCEANO to deliver actionable environmental intelligence to fleet commanders.