Eric Foster

Eric Foster supports the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) within the U.S. Coast Guard, managing critical acquisition programs focused on the sustainment, modernization, and lifecycle maintenance of the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. His procurement activities center on shipbuilding and repair contracts under NAICS 336611, ensuring operational readiness for coastal, offshore, and open-ocean missions. He oversees complex, technically demanding procurements involving hull modifications, propulsion system upgrades, electrical integration, and corrosion control, working closely with industrial partners to meet stringent naval standards and regulatory compliance requirements. Foster maintains long-standing relationships with key shipyard and marine industrial contractors including Vigor Marine LLC, Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc., JAG Industrial Services, Inc., G I Industrial-Marine, LLC, and L1 Enterprises Incorporated. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with experienced maritime fabricators and specialized maintenance providers capable of delivering high-integrity naval infrastructure upgrades. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and supply chain reliability, fostering collaborative vendor relationships grounded in quality assurance and timely delivery. His procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 37.8% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to leverage qualified small marine contractors and industrial service providers. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a dedication to expanding opportunities for capable small firms in the maritime industrial base. The overwhelming majority of his acquisitions—93.8%—fall under NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), indicating deep specialization in naval vessel maintenance, dry-dock operations, and structural refurbishment. He procures specialized marine systems including propulsion components, hull coatings, navigation integrations, and safety-critical mechanical systems, demonstrating expertise in the technical and regulatory domains of U.S. Coast Guard fleet sustainment.