Ilvin Soto

Ilvin Soto serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), supporting the agency’s mission to enhance maritime security, operational readiness, and fleet modernization through strategic acquisition of specialized maritime and aerospace services. Responsible for managing complex contract actions, Soto specializes in the procurement of vessel construction, repair, and maintenance services, as well as the leasing of heavy maritime and construction equipment. Their work directly enables the Coast Guard’s critical missions in coastal patrol, search and rescue, and maritime domain awareness by ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical platforms and support systems. Soto maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc.—all of which are recognized for their expertise in naval architecture, shipbuilding, and specialized vessel modernization. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, technically capable vendors with proven track records in delivering high-integrity maritime platforms under stringent federal standards. The procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and long-term sustainment capabilities over rapid turnover. Soto’s contracting activity shows a 100% preference for non-set-aside procurements, indicating a focus on full and open competition to ensure access to the broadest range of technical capabilities and industrial capacity. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic set-asides, the agency’s reliance on specialized shipbuilders and equipment lessors inherently supports mid-to-large tier defense contractors with deep maritime expertise. The primary NAICS categories under Soto’s purview are 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 532412 (Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing), reflecting a technical focus on naval vessel new construction, dry-dock repairs, and the leasing of specialized maritime support equipment. This specialization underscores deep domain expertise in maritime systems acquisition and lifecycle sustainment.