PEARSE McDADE

Pearse McDade serves as the Director of the Contracting Department at the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical engineering, logistics, and maintenance services essential to U.S. Navy fleet sustainment. In this leadership role, he ensures alignment with Department of the Navy strategic priorities, guiding the procurement of technical and operational support solutions that maintain naval platform readiness. His portfolio encompasses complex, high-stakes contracts for specialized equipment leasing, technical services, and mission-critical infrastructure support, all designed to enable maritime superiority through reliable and responsive logistics. McDade maintains strategic relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including Obsidian Global, LLC; Deloitte & Touche LLP; Advania Island Ehf.; Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc.; and Computational Physics Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in defense logistics, systems engineering, and technical consulting. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor collaboration, and rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering trust and accountability across the supply chain. A staunch advocate for small business inclusion, McDade directs 100% of his department’s procurements toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for small disadvantaged, woman-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. This consistent socioeconomic strategy underscores a deliberate commitment to workforce development and regional economic resilience within the defense industrial base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 532490—Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing—reflecting a specialized need for temporary and mission-flexible equipment solutions. These acquisitions support dynamic operational requirements, including maintenance support systems, test instrumentation, and specialized logistics assets critical to fleet readiness and repair cycle efficiency. McDade’s expertise centers on balancing operational urgency with fiscal stewardship in a highly technical, mission-driven environment.