Chad Davis

Chad B. Davis serves as a SK2 Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), where he plays a pivotal role in managing complex shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance acquisitions critical to the Coast Guard’s operational readiness. His portfolio centers on the lifecycle sustainment of maritime vessels, including cutter modernization, hull integrity upgrades, and propulsion system integration. Davis oversees full-spectrum contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven outcomes for coastal and open-ocean operations. He maintains enduring relationships with key industrial partners including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, all of which provide specialized marine engineering, fabrication, and naval repair services. These partnerships reflect a preference for established shipyard and industrial marine contractors with proven expertise in U.S. Navy and Coast Guard vessel standards, emphasizing technical proficiency, quality control, and timely delivery in high-stakes maritime environments. Davis demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 40% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster competition and capacity-building among qualified small vendors. While no set-aside programs dominate, his pattern consistently prioritizes small business eligibility and socioeconomic inclusion without favoring specific categories like 8(a) or HUBZone, aligning with broader Coast Guard procurement equity goals. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for nearly 87% of his activity, where he procures structural modifications, machinery overhauls, and compliance upgrades for medium- and large-caliber cutters. He rarely engages in non-maritime categories, maintaining deep domain expertise in naval architecture, marine systems integration, and corrosion-resistant material applications.