Graylin C. Harris

Graylin Harris serves as an SK2 Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), where they play a pivotal role in managing acquisitions critical to the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. Responsible for executing complex shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts, Harris ensures operational readiness through lifecycle management of cutters and naval infrastructure. Their portfolio primarily encompasses technical services and industrial support under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and risk-mitigated procurement strategies aligned with Coast Guard mission priorities. Harris maintains consistent working relationships with key 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 vendor partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-driven engagements focused on marine propulsion systems, hull repairs, dry-dock services, and industrial maintenance. The contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical expertise in maritime systems, and compliance with naval engineering standards, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in quality assurance and schedule adherence. A strong commitment to socioeconomic objectives is evident in Harris’s procurement patterns, with 55.8% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business participation across the industrial base, particularly among firms capable of delivering specialized maritime maintenance and fabrication services. While no set-asides account for the remainder, the overall portfolio demonstrates a consistent emphasis on expanding opportunities for small, qualified vendors in the maritime industrial sector. Harris’s technical focus centers on NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair) and 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), reflecting deep expertise in vessel maintenance, structural metal fabrication, and propulsion system support. Their acquisitions routinely involve complex industrial services requiring compliance with Coast Guard engineering specifications, naval surface ship standards, and environmental regulations governing marine operations.