Courtney Gustin

Courtney Gustin serves as the primary contracting lead for the SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080) within the U.S. Coast Guard, overseeing the acquisition of critical marine systems essential to fleet sustainment and modernization. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions for vessel repair, propulsion components, and mission-critical instrumentation, Gustin ensures compliance with naval engineering standards and lifecycle maintenance requirements. Their work directly supports the Coast Guard’s operational readiness by facilitating timely delivery of components for dry dock overhauls, hull integrity upgrades, and automated control systems aboard cutters operating in coastal and open-ocean environments. Gustin maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized maritime contractors, including Fairbanks Morse, LLC for diesel propulsion systems, Bay Ship & Yacht Co. for vessel repair and refit services, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C. for shipbuilding and structural modifications, Automatic Coating Limited USA for corrosion-resistant coatings, and Technico Corporation for precision instrumentation. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval-grade engineering, marine environmental compliance, and Department of Defense quality assurance protocols. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gustin prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 80% of acquisitions to small business concerns. This commitment aligns with the Coast Guard’s broader socioeconomic goals, ensuring equitable access to federal contracts for firms capable of delivering specialized marine components and maintenance services. The remaining 20% of procurements are structured as open competitions to ensure technical capability and competitive pricing. Gustin’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 333996 for fluid power systems, 334514 for fluid metering devices, 334513 for industrial process control instruments, and 333414 for marine heating equipment. These categories reflect deep technical expertise in acquiring subsystems critical to vessel automation, environmental control, and propulsion efficiency, underscoring a specialization in integrated marine engineering solutions for high-performance maritime platforms.