Charles L. McElroy

Charles L. McElroy serves as a Contracting Officer for the Cg ACADEMY (70Z039), a critical training and operational readiness hub under the U.S. Coast Guard within the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions supporting maritime academic infrastructure, including vessel maintenance, training equipment, and logistical services essential to cadet and staff readiness. His portfolio centers on mission-critical acquisitions that sustain the Academy’s functional environment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with Coast Guard operational priorities. McElroy maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including TOP 3D SHOP INC, VANTAGE POINT, INC, CHASE, LEAVITT & CO. INC, and CROCKER’S BOATYARD, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche technical capabilities in boat maintenance, maritime asset refurbishment, and mission-specific support services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration with firms possessing proven expertise in maritime systems and training support, fostering reliability and technical alignment with Coast Guard standards. McElroy’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations. This pattern indicates a focus on technical capability and mission suitability over socioeconomic categorization, though he remains committed to fair and transparent competition under FAR guidelines. His approach prioritizes performance outcomes and vendor reliability over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the Academy’s need for specialized, mission-critical services. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336612 (Boat Building), reflecting deep expertise in maritime asset lifecycle management, complemented by significant activity in 541910 (Marketing Research) and 561621 (Security Systems Services). He routinely acquires services related to training simulation, operational security, and media production for instructional content, demonstrating a unique blend of technical maritime and administrative support procurement experience.