Allen A. Tillman II

Allen A. Tillman serves as a key procurement lead within the SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080) of the U.S. Coast Guard, operating under the Department of Homeland Security. He is responsible for managing complex acquisitions related to the sustainment, modernization, and repair of maritime vessels, including cutters and auxiliary craft essential to coastal and open-ocean missions. His portfolio spans shipbuilding, dry dock overhauls, propulsion system upgrades, and mission-critical marine systems integration. Tillman ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract actions with the Coast Guard’s strategic goal of extending vessel service life and maintaining operational readiness across diverse maritime environments. Tillman maintains longstanding relationships with a core group of specialized maritime contractors, including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Bay Ship & Yacht Co, and Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., who provide vessel repair, fabrication, and naval architecture services. He also collaborates with niche suppliers such as Automatic Coating Limited USA for corrosion protection systems and Technico Corporation for technical support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor partnerships, and technical validation of deliverables to ensure compliance with naval engineering standards. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 73.2% of awards issued without set-asides, yet he consistently facilitates 26.8% of contracts through total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic inclusion. While not heavily reliant on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, he actively engages qualified small businesses with proven maritime expertise. Tillman’s primary NAICS focus includes Boat Building (336612) and Ship Building and Repairing (336611), with significant activity in marine HVAC systems (333415), navigational services (488330), and specialized IT support for vessel operations (541519). His domain expertise centers on integrated maritime systems, corrosion mitigation, propulsion maintenance, and digital logistics support for fleet sustainment.