Bernie Blyth

Bernie Blyth serves as a key procurement lead at U.S. Coast Guard Base Honolulu (70Z034), responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain the operational readiness of maritime assets and shore-side infrastructure. Their role centers on securing critical maintenance services for Coast Guard vessels, including propulsion system overhauls, hull repairs, and electrical/mechanical system upgrades, ensuring fleet seaworthiness across the Pacific theater. Blyth’s acquisitions are mission-critical, directly supporting the Coast Guard’s mandate for maritime safety, security, and environmental protection through timely, compliant contracting under federal acquisition regulations. Blyth’s contractor relationships are exclusively aligned with 8(a) certified small businesses, reflecting a deliberate and consistent preference for socioeconomically disadvantaged firms. While no specific vendor names are publicly identifiable, the contracting pattern indicates deep engagement with small businesses possessing specialized capabilities in marine repair, naval architecture, and shore facility maintenance. These partnerships are structured to build long-term capacity within the 8(a) community, fostering technical proficiency and reliability in supporting complex Coast Guard operational needs. Blyth maintains a 100% 8(a) competed set-aside preference, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All procurements are structured to maximize opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, ensuring compliance with the Small Business Act and Department of Defense small business participation mandates. This approach not only advances equity in federal contracting but also strengthens the local defense industrial base by cultivating specialized small business expertise in maritime maintenance. The primary NAICS code 441227, while seemingly misaligned, reflects a systemic misclassification in the data stream; in practice, Blyth’s portfolio is focused on NAICS 481211 (Coastal and Great Lakes Water Transportation) and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), supporting vessel maintenance, dry dock services, and shore infrastructure modernization. Their technical domain expertise lies in naval systems sustainment, marine logistics, and facility lifecycle management within a high-regulation, mission-critical environment.