Christian Thorn

Christian Thorn serves as a procurement specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) of the U.S. Coast Guard, operating under the Department of Homeland Security. He is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of critical maritime assets, including shipbuilding, vessel repair, and maintenance contracts essential to sustaining the Coast Guard’s operational fleet. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to ensure maritime readiness across coastal, offshore, and open-ocean domains through lifecycle management of cutters and naval infrastructure. Thorn routinely handles complex, technically demanding contracts under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures, focusing on long-term sustainment and modernization initiatives for high-value maritime platforms. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of qualified industrial partners, including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED. These contractors provide specialized shipyard services, propulsion system integration, hull maintenance, and naval engineering support. Thorn’s procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms possessing proven expertise in naval vessel construction and repair. Thorn’s acquisition portfolio is entirely structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a firm commitment to maximizing opportunities for small businesses within the maritime industrial base. All procurements are reserved exclusively for small business concerns, with no open competition, ensuring robust participation from firms certified under HUBZone, SDVOSB, and other socioeconomic programs aligned with Coast Guard diversity goals. His technical focus is singularly centered on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—where he procures specialized services including dry-docking, structural refit, electrical and mechanical system upgrades, and corrosion control for federal maritime assets. This deep specialization ensures alignment with the Coast Guard’s strategic imperative to extend vessel service life and maintain mission-critical readiness through precision industrial support.