Carlos D Stewart

Carlos D. Stewart serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), overseeing the acquisition of critical shipbuilding and vessel maintenance services essential to national maritime security. Responsible for managing full lifecycle contracts for cutter modernization, repair, and naval infrastructure sustainment, Stewart ensures operational readiness through timely and compliant procurement actions aligned with Department of Homeland Security priorities. His portfolio centers exclusively on complex maritime industrial contracts governed by FAR Part 37 and DFARS, with a strong emphasis on performance-based acquisition methods and technical oversight of shipyard capabilities. Stewart maintains consistent working relationships with leading maritime industrial contractors including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED. These partnerships reflect a strategic focus on experienced shipyards and marine industrial service providers capable of delivering high-integrity vessel repairs, propulsion system upgrades, and dry-dock modernization. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical compliance, and performance accountability within the specialized naval architecture and marine engineering domain. A strong advocate for small business participation, Stewart consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately two-thirds of acquisitions to small businesses qualified under the SBA’s size standards. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, diverse industrial base capable of supporting Coast Guard maintenance and modernization goals, with a clear preference for firms possessing relevant NAICS 336611 expertise and proven shipyard experience. His procurement focus is entirely concentrated on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—encompassing dry-dock services, hull fabrication, electrical and mechanical system overhauls, and integrated vessel sustainment solutions. Stewart’s technical expertise lies in evaluating shipyard facilities, welding and marine certification standards, and compliance with U.S. Coast Guard and ABS classification requirements, ensuring all contracted work meets rigorous maritime safety and operational readiness benchmarks.