Edward Miller

Edward Miller serves as a procurement specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, responsible for managing acquisitions critical to the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to ensure operational readiness through shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance services for cutters and vessel systems. He handles full-cycle contracting actions under NAICS 336611, overseeing complex procurements for naval architecture, hull fabrication, propulsion system upgrades, and dry-dock maintenance services. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with lifecycle management goals, ensuring long-term vessel endurance and mission capability across coastal and open-ocean operations. Miller 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 provide critical expertise in electrical integration, marine systems repair, vessel refit, and fabrication services tailored to Coast Guard vessel specifications. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical compliance, and performance-based contract structures that prioritize quality, safety, and schedule adherence in high-stakes maritime environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Miller consistently structures solicitations with a 52.5% total small business set-aside rate under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the maritime industrial base. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for small businesses capable of delivering specialized shipyard services, fostering a diverse supplier ecosystem that enhances resilience and innovation in fleet sustainment. His entire procurement portfolio is focused on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—making him a subject matter expert in naval vessel maintenance, structural refurbishment, and integrated system modernization. He procures turnkey solutions ranging from dry-dock overhauls to onboard electrical and mechanical retrofits, requiring deep technical understanding of Coast Guard vessel classes, Coast Guard Specifications (CGS), and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) standards.