Chas Hartley

Chas Hartley serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime assets. His responsibilities include managing full lifecycle contract actions for shipbuilding, vessel repair, and propulsion system upgrades, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational readiness requirements. Hartley specializes in high-stakes, mission-critical procurements that support long-term vessel service life extension, dry dock overhauls, and naval engineering modernization, working closely with technical stakeholders to align contractual deliverables with maritime operational needs. He maintains enduring relationships with key industrial partners including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Bay Ship & Yacht Co, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., Automatic Coating Limited USA, and Tecnico Corporation—organizations recognized for their expertise in naval architecture, marine coating systems, and propulsion component integration. Hartley fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting environments that emphasize quality assurance, timely delivery, and technical compliance across shipyard and industrial maintenance contracts. His procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 40% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly 10% designated for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). While approximately half of his portfolio remains open to all competitors, his consistent use of socioeconomic set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to broaden industry participation and strengthen the maritime industrial base. Hartley’s primary focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for three-quarters of his acquisitions, with additional activity in 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) for auxiliary propulsion and marine power systems. His technical expertise spans naval vessel systems integration, corrosion protection, and marine electrical infrastructure, making him a trusted steward of the Coast Guard’s enduring maritime capabilities.