Robert Vance

Robert Vance serves as the primary contracting lead for Mschq Norfolk under the Department of the Navy, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical maritime support services and specialized equipment essential to the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning ship repair, marine logistics, and engineered maritime systems, ensuring alignment with naval fleet sustainment priorities. His role is central to executing strategic procurement initiatives that maintain continuous naval deployment capability through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions. Vance maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ExxonMobil Marine Limited for marine fuel and logistics support, Vigor Marine LLC for shipyard services and vessel maintenance, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. for technical and systems integration support, Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. for precision marine components, and the Foreign Policy Research Institute for strategic maritime policy analysis. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engaging both large prime contractors with deep maritime domain expertise and specialized niche vendors capable of delivering highly engineered solutions under stringent naval standards. His contracting activity is predominantly non-set-aside, with approximately 80.5% of awards issued under unrestricted competition, reflecting the technical complexity and operational urgency of the requirements. However, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach that prioritizes mission needs while fostering competitive small business engagement. Vance’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing), and 333923 (Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in naval vessel sustainment, marine mechanical systems, and heavy-lift infrastructure. His technical domain spans shipboard repair, corrosion-resistant sealing systems, and specialized lifting equipment critical to dry-dock and fleet maintenance operations.