Bryan D. Petersen

Bryan D. Petersen serves as a Contracting Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where he plays a critical role in securing essential maintenance, repair, and fabrication services to sustain the agency’s maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. His acquisitions focus on lifecycle support for cutters and vessels, ensuring mission readiness through timely procurement of industrial and marine systems. Petersen manages a diverse portfolio of contract actions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, primarily for non-tactical, mission-critical services that support vessel integrity, mechanical reliability, and shore-side infrastructure resilience. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with proven expertise in marine repair, electrical systems maintenance, and fabricated metal components. Petersen’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships with firms that demonstrate technical proficiency in Coast Guard-specific operational environments. His procurement patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 70.7% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a significant commitment to small business participation at 29.3%, primarily through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad small business eligibility to ensure competitive, capable vendor pools. Petersen’s technical focus centers on NAICS codes 811310 and 811219, reflecting deep expertise in commercial and industrial machinery repair and marine maintenance services. He also regularly procures fabricated metal products under 332999 and 332312, as well as specialized lifting systems under 333923, demonstrating specialized knowledge in maritime industrial engineering and structural support systems critical to Coast Guard vessel sustainment.