Kurtis Fitz-Ritson

Kurtis Fitz-Ritson serves as a Purchasing Agent for the U.S. Coast Guard’s LOG-9 office (Agency Code: 70Z084), where he plays a critical role in securing life-cycle support services essential to shore-based and maritime operational readiness. He manages the acquisition of specialized equipment and maintenance services that ensure the functionality, safety, and habitability of Coast Guard facilities and training environments. His procurement activities are focused on sustaining mission-critical infrastructure through timely, compliant, and strategically aligned purchasing decisions that align with DHS and Coast Guard logistics priorities. Fitz-Ritson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, ISN ALLIANCE LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, and FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC. These vendors are regularly engaged for the delivery and maintenance of specialized lawn and garden equipment, groundskeeping systems, and related support services. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, performance-based outcomes, and vendor responsiveness, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in consistent delivery and adherence to federal procurement standards. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Fitz-Ritson applies a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside policy across all applicable acquisitions under FAR 19.5, ensuring full socioeconomic inclusion. His procurement patterns consistently prioritize small businesses without regard to specific subcategories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, reflecting a broad-based commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the federal supply chain. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 333112, which encompasses the manufacturing of lawn and garden tractors and associated home equipment. He specializes in acquiring robust, weather-resistant, and mission-tailored grounds maintenance machinery used across Coast Guard stations, training centers, and coastal facilities. This technical domain requires deep familiarity with agricultural and industrial equipment standards, maintenance protocols, and environmental compliance requirements, positioning him as a subject matter expert in sustaining operational landscapes for maritime missions.