Dan Fagan

Dan Fagan serves as a Contracting Officer for the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) within the U.S. Coast Guard, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical maritime systems and vessel sustainment services. He plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to ensure operational readiness through lifecycle management of cutters and support infrastructure. His portfolio primarily encompasses shipbuilding, vessel repair, marine equipment procurement, and related logistics services, all aligned with the Coast Guard’s strategic imperatives for fleet modernization and endurance. Fagan exercises full contracting authority under FAR and DFARS guidelines, overseeing competitive solicitations, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring for high-stakes maritime acquisitions. Fagan maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized marine contractors, including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These partners are recognized for their technical proficiency in vessel systems integration, marine electrical installations, and shipyard maintenance services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based contracting to ensure mission-critical reliability across the Coast Guard’s fleet operations. Fagan’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his approach prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and industrial capacity over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring the highest standards of operational readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336612 (Boat Building) and 423860 (Transportation Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), reflecting deep expertise in the design, construction, and supply of marine vessels and specialized maritime components. He regularly manages acquisitions for hull modifications, propulsion systems, navigation electronics, and marine-grade electrical infrastructure, demonstrating specialized knowledge in naval architecture and Coast Guard-specific operational requirements.