Patrick Frost

Patrick Frost serves as a Contract Specialist within the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command Norfolk (N40442), supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to sustain the operational readiness of the U.S. Navy’s non-combatant, government-owned vessels. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical maritime maintenance, engineering, and industrial support services, with a focus on propulsion systems, marine HVAC, navigation instrumentation, and vessel repair infrastructure. His acquisitions span complex service contracts requiring technical oversight and compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements, ensuring alignment with naval logistics readiness objectives. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Frost routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in marine engineering, industrial equipment repair, and deep-sea freight logistics. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in naval vessel sustainment, including firms experienced in Navy-specific technical standards and shipyard integration protocols. He maintains collaborative, compliance-driven relationships with contractors to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical services under firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types. Frost’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with approximately 90.9% of actions awarded without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating roughly 9.1% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach that promotes competition while advancing socioeconomic goals. His contracting practices align with DoD directives to foster a robust small business industrial base without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), reflecting deep expertise in maritime logistics, mechanical systems maintenance, and specialized marine equipment procurement. He frequently acquires services related to propulsion system overhauls, crane and hoist system integration, and marine engineering consulting, underscoring his technical proficiency in naval vessel sustainment domains.