John O'Boyle

John O’Boyle serves as a Contracting Officer for the U.S. Coast Guard’s CEU PROVIDENCE (70Z0G1), where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure projects essential to sustaining operational readiness across Coast Guard facilities nationwide. His portfolio encompasses construction, renovation, and modernization of barracks, training centers, boat maintenance facilities, and utility systems, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-critical readiness standards. O’Boyle specializes in complex, multi-year capital improvement contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, frequently overseeing design-build and construction-manager-at-risk delivery methods to meet stringent maritime operational requirements. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including TERRY CONTRACTING & MATERIALS, INC., GALVIN BROS & MADHUE CONTRACTING JV, and AGM MARINE CONTRACTORS INC., all of whom possess proven expertise in marine and institutional construction. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated capability in coastal and waterfront environments, often requiring specialized knowledge of corrosion-resistant materials, marine logistics, and environmental compliance. O’Boyle fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting relationships that prioritize safety, schedule adherence, and quality control. O’Boyle demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, complemented by targeted HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation while ensuring technical competency, aligning with Department of Homeland Security and Coast Guard diversity goals. His primary NAICS focus includes Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220) and Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), with significant activity in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems (238220) and residential remodeling (236118). This specialization underscores his technical expertise in facility sustainment, utility infrastructure, and mission-critical asset modernization for maritime operations.