Chad Yearwood

Chad Yearwood serves as a Contracting Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where he plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on shipbuilding, vessel repair, and critical system maintenance, ensuring mission readiness through timely and compliant procurement actions. His work directly supports the Coast Guard’s lifecycle management objectives for cutters and auxiliary vessels, with a focus on technical specifications governing marine systems, environmental compliance, and naval engineering standards. Yearwood 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 electrical systems, vessel refit services, and marine environmental compliance. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based acquisition strategies to ensure quality and reliability in high-stakes maritime operations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Yearwood consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 76.7% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster industry capacity, promote economic resilience within the maritime supply chain, and meet statutory socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with secondary emphasis on 324191 (petroleum lubricants), 333415 (marine HVAC systems), and 334416 (electrical components). This technical specialization underscores his expertise in procuring mission-critical marine systems—from propulsion support infrastructure to onboard environmental controls—ensuring Coast Guard assets remain operational in demanding maritime environments.