Steven Blair

Steven Blair supports the operational readiness of U.S. Navy surface and auxiliary vessels through specialized procurement activities at Mschq Norfolk under the Department of the Navy. He manages acquisition programs focused on mission-critical marine systems, including industrial valve manufacturing, power boiler components, and pumping equipment essential for ship repair and sustainment. His role centers on ensuring timely delivery of technical marine infrastructure and logistics support services that directly enable fleet deployment and maintenance cycles. He handles complex contracts requiring rigorous technical compliance, supply chain integrity, and adherence to naval engineering standards. Blair maintains strategic relationships with key vendors including EXXONMOBIL MARINE LIMITED for marine fuel and logistics, VIGOR MARINE LLC for ship repair and dry-dock services, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC for technical advisory and systems integration, FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC for maritime policy and operational analysis, and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC for precision marine components. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance-based outcomes, often involving multiple-year task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 84.6% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. However, he consistently allocates 15.4% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. Blair’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) and 333914 (Pumping Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in 332410 (Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing). He routinely acquires engineered marine systems, hydraulic components, and specialized piping infrastructure critical to vessel propulsion, auxiliary systems, and corrosion-resistant marine environments. His expertise spans technical specifications for naval-grade materials, MIL-SPEC compliance, and supply chain traceability in high-reliability maritime applications.