Steven E Sellers

Steven E. Sellers serves as a Contract Specialist at MSCHQ Norfolk under the Department of the Navy, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical marine logistics and vessel sustainment services. He plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational readiness by procuring specialized ship repair, deep-sea freight transportation, and industrial equipment leasing solutions that directly support the Navy’s surface fleet. His portfolio encompasses complex contracts governed by FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures, with a focus on performance-based acquisition strategies that emphasize lifecycle cost efficiency and mission continuity. Sellers works closely with technical stakeholders to translate operational requirements into enforceable contract deliverables, ensuring compliance with naval maintenance and maritime transport standards. His primary contractor relationships include ExxonMobil Marine Limited, Vigor Marine LLC, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc., reflecting a blend of large prime contractors with deep maritime expertise and specialized industrial service providers. He maintains strategic, long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-integrity marine maintenance, logistics support, and technical engineering services under time-sensitive operational constraints. These relationships are characterized by consistent recompetition, performance evaluations, and contract modifications to adapt to evolving fleet readiness needs. Sellers demonstrates a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with equal allocation between unrestricted and Total Small Business Set-Aside procurements under FAR 19.5, indicating a strong commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising mission-critical capabilities. He consistently structures solicitations to maximize opportunities for small businesses while maintaining rigorous performance and compliance standards. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 532490 (commercial machinery leasing) and 811310 (industrial machinery repair), with significant activity in 483111 (deep-sea freight transportation). He specializes in acquiring marine-specific equipment, maintenance services, and logistics support systems critical to sustaining naval operations across global maritime domains.