LaSean M. Gray

LaSean M. Gray serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080) of the U.S. Coast Guard, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime assets. Specializing in shipbuilding and repair contracts, Gray ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting operational readiness through timely procurement of vessel maintenance, dry dock overhauls, and propulsion system upgrades. Their work directly enables mission-critical capabilities across coastal, offshore, and open-ocean operations, aligning procurement strategy with the Coast Guard’s long-term fleet sustainment goals. Gray maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized marine contractors, including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Bay Ship & Yacht Co, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., Automatic Coating Limited USA, and Technico Corporation. These partnerships reflect a focus on experienced shipyards and industrial vendors with proven expertise in naval vessel repair, coating systems, and mechanical system integration. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements, technical evaluation, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional procurement, fostering stable, mission-aligned supplier networks. A significant portion of Gray’s portfolio—40%—is structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, the consistent use of small business set-asides supports the agency’s goal of expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses in the maritime industrial base, particularly those with niche capabilities in ship repair and marine systems. Gray’s procurement activities are exclusively focused on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—reflecting deep technical expertise in naval architecture, marine engineering, and vessel maintenance. They procure complex services including hull restoration, propulsion system overhauls, electrical system upgrades, and corrosion control coatings, ensuring vessels meet stringent Coast Guard operational and safety standards. Their domain knowledge enables precise specification development and effective contract administration for high-stakes maritime infrastructure projects.