Kelly Wyatt

Kelly A. Wyatt serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040), responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. Specializing in ship repair, vessel maintenance, and critical marine systems procurement, Wyatt ensures the readiness and operational endurance of Coast Guard cutters and support assets through strategic contracting under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures. Their work directly supports the agency’s lifecycle management goals, focusing on long-term vessel reliability and mission-critical infrastructure upgrades. Wyatt maintains consistent relationships with a core group of specialized marine contractors, including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep expertise in naval architecture, marine electrical systems, and dry-dock repair services. The contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, past performance, and proven compliance with Coast Guard quality standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration rather than transactional engagements. Set-aside preferences reveal a strong emphasis on open competition, with 78.3% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, 21.7% of contracts are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific programs. This pattern indicates a focus on capability-driven small business engagement rather than socioeconomic targeting. The procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS codes 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), 333618 (other engine equipment manufacturing), and 336611 (shipbuilding and repairing), reflecting expertise in propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, and vessel structural maintenance. Wyatt’s technical domain centers on marine engineering, electro-mechanical systems integration, and shipyard logistics, ensuring acquisitions align with Coast Guard operational requirements and naval maintenance standards.