Lance Hubbard

Lance Hubbard serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s LOG-9 office (70Z084), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain shore-based infrastructure and maritime operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for life-cycle support services, including facility maintenance, environmental compliance, and specialized equipment procurement essential to Coast Guard personnel and tactical operations. His portfolio is heavily focused on industrial and engineering services that ensure the functionality and safety of coastal and inland waterway assets, aligning directly with the agency’s mandate to maintain secure, habitable, and mission-ready facilities. Hubbard 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 frequently engaged for specialized ship repair, crane and hoist systems, and industrial equipment services, reflecting a pattern of long-term, performance-based partnerships rooted in technical reliability and compliance with Coast Guard operational standards. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor accountability, quality assurance, and adherence to federal acquisition regulations. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Hubbard consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 81% of his awards designated for total small business participation. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, aligning with federal mandates while fostering a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of meeting the Coast Guard’s unique technical demands. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), which accounts for over half of his activity, alongside specialized contracts in overhead crane systems (333923), engineering services (541330), and industrial equipment leasing (532490). This technical specialization underscores his deep expertise in maritime infrastructure support, where precision, durability, and regulatory compliance are paramount to mission success.