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“ Success comes from trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of customer needs. ”

— Van Consultant LLC  ·  Core Belief

Pete Van, Founder & Principal Consultant — Van Consultant LLC
32+ Years Civil Service
NAVWAR Community
6+ Years Defense Industry
Business Development
6 Years CDCA
Board of Directors

About Pete "Van"

A Career Built on
Earned Relationships.

Van Consultant LLC is the realization of a long-standing vision — built on decades of service, operational experience, and a genuine commitment to the defense mission.

Pete "Van" de Meulebroecke brings more than 32 years of civil service within the NAVWAR community, supporting Field Activity operations at NIWC Atlantic and program-level acquisition efforts at PEO C4I and PEO MLB. He concluded his government career as the Program Manager Competency Director for NIWC Atlantic, managing Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads across multiple programs.

Following government service, Pete spent over six years in defense industry business development and six years serving on the Board of Directors for the Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA). With deep, trusted relationships across both government and industry, Van Consultant was founded to help organizations connect, compete, and succeed.

Pete Van  ·  Founder & Principal Consultant

Our Foundation

What We Stand For

Trust

Every engagement is built on integrity and earned credibility. We say what we mean — and we deliver what we promise.

Partnership

We build lasting relationships that align capabilities with mission requirements — not just transactions, but genuine alliances.

Experience

Decades inside NAVWAR means understanding not just the process — but the people, the culture, and the unwritten rules of acquisition.

Service

A commitment that extends beyond the contract — actively investing in the health of the defense industrial base and the broader community.

Core Capabilities

How We Help You Win

From strategic alignment to proposal execution, Van Consultant provides hands-on advisory rooted in real acquisition experience on both sides of the table.

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Strategic Relationship Development

Leveraging deep NAVWAR relationships to open doors, build credibility, and position your organization for long-term competitive success.

02

Pipeline & Opportunity Shaping

Identifying and qualifying opportunities early — then shaping the requirement to reflect your capabilities before the solicitation hits the street.

03

Capture Planning & Assessments

Honest, rigorous assessments that tell you where to compete, where to partner, and where to walk away — so your resources go where they win.

04

Partner Identification & Teaming

Identifying the right teaming partners to complement your strengths and fill gaps — building winning coalitions before the competition solidifies.

05

OTA Mechanism Navigation

Expert guidance on Other Transaction Authority vehicles — one of the most powerful and most misunderstood pathways in the defense acquisition landscape.

06

Proposal Strategy & Color Reviews

Strategic proposal development and rigorous color team reviews that sharpen your win themes and strengthen your technical narrative end-to-end.

Community & Service

Serving the Community
That Serves Our Nation.

True advisory isn't transactional — it's relational. Pete's six years on the Board of Directors for the Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA) reflect a genuine belief that a healthy defense industrial base benefits everyone: government, industry, and the warfighter.

Van Consultant stays actively engaged in the broader defense community — connecting small businesses to opportunities, helping industry navigate government processes, and fostering the mutual understanding that leads to better outcomes for all stakeholders.

Get Involved

CDCA Board Member

Six years of service on the Charleston Defense Contractors Association Board of Directors

NAVWAR Network

Deep, trusted relationships across NIWC Atlantic/Pacific, PEO C4I, PEO MLB, and the broader NAVWAR enterprise

Why Van Consultant

The Difference Is Experience.
The Advantage Is Relationships.

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Insider Knowledge Without the Guesswork

Three decades inside NAVWAR means understanding not just the process — but the people, the culture, and the dynamics that shape every acquisition decision.

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A Trusted Advisor, Not Just a Consultant

We invest in your success the way a fiduciary invests in a client's future — with full transparency, honest counsel, and a long-term perspective that puts your mission first.

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Credibility on Both Sides of the Table

Success in defense requires trust from government and industry alike. Pete carries that credibility — earned over decades of delivering for both.

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Rooted in the Charleston Defense Community

We are local to one of the most significant defense corridors in the country — and deeply embedded in the organizations and relationships that drive it forward.

Get in Touch

Let's Start
a Conversation.

Whether you're positioning for a new contract, assessing a teaming opportunity, or simply trying to understand the landscape — we're here to help.

vanpete@vanconsultllc.com (843) 224-1882

"People make things happen — and it always starts with a conversation."