Shelby Probert

Shelby Probert supports the procurement mission of Mschq Norfolk under the Department of the Navy, managing acquisitions critical to the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels. Responsible for sourcing specialized logistics, marine maintenance, and deep-sea transportation services, Probert ensures timely delivery of mission-critical support to fleet assets. Their portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services and maritime support activities, with a focus on sustaining naval operational capability through strategic contract execution. Probert works closely with technical and operational stakeholders to align procurement outcomes with fleet sustainment requirements, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and naval readiness standards. Probert maintains consistent partnerships with key contractors including EXXONMOBIL MARINE LIMITED, VIGOR MARINE LLC, and BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in naval logistics and maritime engineering. ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC and FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC also feature prominently, indicating engagement with niche providers delivering specialized marine equipment and strategic analysis services. These relationships are characterized by repeat award patterns, long-term contract performance, and a reliance on vendors with deep domain knowledge in naval infrastructure and maritime operations. Probert’s contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with equal emphasis on small business set-asides and open competitions. Approximately half of all procurements are structured under the FAR 19.5 Small Business Set-Aside program, demonstrating active efforts to engage qualified small businesses in naval support roles. While no specific socioeconomically designated set-asides dominate, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor participation and foster competition among capable small entities. The primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting a heavy reliance on professional engineering support for ship repair systems, marine infrastructure design, and technical oversight. Complementing this is NAICS 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation), underscoring procurement of vessel maintenance, port logistics, and maritime transport coordination services. Probert’s expertise centers on complex, technically demanding acquisitions that require rigorous specification development and performance-based contract management within the naval maritime domain.