Kenneth E. Hill

Mark Hoyland serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), supporting strategic acquisitions critical to national maritime security and operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with particular emphasis on vessel modernization, search and detection systems, and maritime domain awareness capabilities. His role ensures alignment between acquisition strategy and the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and enhance coastal and riverine patrol fleets through innovative procurement solutions. Hoyland’s work directly enables force modernization by facilitating timely access to specialized engineering, logistics, and operational support services. Hoyland maintains longstanding 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 specialize in vessel construction, repair, and defense-related marine systems. These partnerships reflect a preference for established industry players with proven expertise in complex maritime platforms and lifecycle support. His contracting patterns indicate a focus on long-term, mission-critical collaborations rather than transactional engagements, emphasizing technical reliability and sustained operational capability. Hoyland’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate emphasis on technical capability and mission suitability over socioeconomic categorizations, aligning with the Coast Guard’s priority for mission-critical performance in high-stakes maritime environments. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, vendors of all sizes are evaluated strictly on technical merit and delivery capacity. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541614, 561920, and 541618, indicating heavy reliance on process optimization, logistics consulting, and management advisory services to support complex acquisition programs. These categories underscore his expertise in integrating operational planning with procurement execution, ensuring that technical and logistical frameworks are aligned with Coast Guard readiness objectives.