Puig Irving

Puig Irving serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080), overseeing acquisitions critical to the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s cutter fleet and maritime assets. Responsible for managing complex shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts, Irving ensures operational readiness through strategic sourcing of vessel overhaul services, propulsion system upgrades, and dry dock infrastructure support. Their work directly supports the Coast Guard’s mission to maintain a resilient, mission-capable fleet across coastal, offshore, and open-ocean domains, with a strong emphasis on lifecycle extension and technical modernization of naval vessels. Irving maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized maritime contractors, including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Bay Ship & Yacht Co, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., and Tecnico Corporation. These partnerships reflect a focus on Tier 1 shipyard and marine systems integration vendors with proven expertise in naval architecture, hull rehabilitation, and marine propulsion systems. The procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based contracting, and technical compliance with Coast Guard engineering standards, ensuring high-fidelity execution of critical maintenance and modernization programs. A defining feature of Irving’s contracting profile is the exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All acquisitions are structured to maximize participation by small businesses, with no large business awards issued under this branch’s portfolio. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to cultivate a robust small business industrial base capable of supporting the Coast Guard’s specialized maritime needs. The procurement portfolio is evenly split between NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and NAICS 238310 (Drywall and Insulation Contractors), reflecting a dual focus on vessel construction/repair and supporting infrastructure upgrades. Irving’s expertise lies in managing technically complex contracts requiring adherence to U.S. Navy and Coast Guard shipbuilding specifications, including corrosion control, structural reinforcement, and marine insulation systems integral to vessel longevity and crew safety.