Naomi Chiba

Naomi Chiba serves as a Contract Specialist with the FA5209 374th Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions critical to sustaining U.S. military operations in Japan. Her role centers on acquiring facility maintenance services, logistics support systems, and infrastructure-related equipment essential to mission readiness across geographically dispersed installations. She executes complex acquisitions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while aligning procurements with operational priorities in transportation, facility management, and base sustainment. Chiba’s portfolio is characterized by high-stakes, time-sensitive contracts that directly impact the safety and functionality of military personnel and equipment environments. Chiba maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including KOTRACK INCORPORATED, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and KOTSUKENSETSU CO., LTD. These partnerships span both U.S.-based and international vendors, reflecting the multinational operational context of her assignments. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and performance accountability, with a preference for vendors demonstrating proven experience in military-grade infrastructure and logistics support. She engages these contractors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance history and regulatory adherence. Chiba’s procurement activity is exclusively conducted under open, non-set-aside solicitations, with 100% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences. This reflects a mission-driven focus on operational urgency and technical specificity, where eligibility criteria are narrowly defined by capability rather than socioeconomic status. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, all acquisitions remain fully compliant with federal competition requirements and fair market practices. Her primary procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 336991—Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing—which encompasses specialized transportation and mobility equipment critical to base operations. This includes procurement of tactical vehicles, maintenance tools, and ancillary components used in military logistics and mobility support. Chiba’s technical expertise lies in evaluating engineering specifications, safety certifications, and supply chain resilience for mission-critical mobility assets, positioning her as a key enabler of operational mobility across Pacific theater installations.