Kevin R. Grickis

Kevin R. Grickis serves as a Contracting Officer for the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), where he manages complex acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. His portfolio centers on shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts that support lifecycle management and operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions. Grickis oversees the full acquisition lifecycle—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with the Coast Guard’s strategic modernization goals. He maintains enduring relationships with key industrial partners including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED. These contractors provide specialized marine engineering, vessel repair, propulsion systems, and maritime infrastructure services. Grickis consistently engages with vendors possessing deep naval expertise, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, quality assurance, and timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities. Grickis demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 85.7% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, consistently directing opportunities to small disadvantaged businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned firms, and other eligible small entities. This pattern reflects a deliberate effort to strengthen the marine industrial base while promoting equitable access to federal contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where he manages contracts for hull modifications, propulsion upgrades, and dry-dock maintenance. He also procures specialized equipment under NAICS 334220 (communications systems) and 335999 (electrical components), demonstrating technical fluency in maritime electronics and integrated vessel systems. Grickis’ expertise spans naval architecture, marine systems integration, and defense logistics, making him a pivotal figure in ensuring the Coast Guard’s fleet remains mission-ready.