Anthony R. Oliver

Anthony R. Oliver serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080) of the U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security. He plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisition strategies to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime assets. His responsibilities include managing full lifecycle procurement for shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational readiness requirements. Oliver specializes in technical acquisitions involving naval vessel overhaul, propulsion system upgrades, and structural component fabrication, aligning procurements with the Coast Guard’s strategic mission to maintain maritime security across coastal and open-ocean environments. Oliver maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., Bay Ship & Yacht Co., Automatic Coating Limited USA, and Technico Corporation. These contractors are selected for their proven expertise in naval architecture, dry-dock modernization, marine coating systems, and custom fabrication of marine-grade components. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical capability, quality assurance, and performance history, fostering reliable delivery of mission-critical maritime infrastructure. A strong advocate for small business participation, Oliver consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with approximately 40% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He also regularly utilizes HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the defense industrial base. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach that integrates small business capabilities with the technical demands of large-scale maritime programs. His procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with additional emphasis on plate work, sheet metal fabrication, and specialized engine equipment manufacturing. This technical domain expertise ensures he effectively manages contracts for hull modifications, corrosion protection systems, and auxiliary marine components essential to vessel longevity and operational effectiveness.