LaSean M. Gray

LaSean M. Gray serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080) of the U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, Gray manages the full lifecycle of acquisition contracts critical to sustaining and modernizing the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime assets. Their responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for ship repair, maintenance, and vessel modernization efforts, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while supporting operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions. Gray’s portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical services related to dry dock overhauls, propulsion system upgrades, and industrial maintenance of naval vessels. Gray maintains longstanding relationships with key industrial 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 are centered on specialized maritime industrial services, including hull fabrication, mechanical system overhauls, and protective coating applications. The working relationships reflect a pattern of sustained collaboration with experienced, Navy-certified shipyard and marine engineering firms capable of executing high-complexity, mission-critical maintenance and repair tasks under stringent maritime safety and regulatory standards. Gray’s procurement activity reflects a 100% preference for full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This reflects a strategic focus on securing specialized technical capabilities from established industry leaders with proven track records in naval vessel sustainment, rather than prioritizing socioeconomic contracting mechanisms. The primary NAICS focus is 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance), accounting for 75% of activity, with secondary emphasis on 811219 (Miscellaneous Repair and Maintenance). Gray specializes in procuring industrial maintenance services for marine propulsion systems, electrical controls, hydraulic components, and corrosion protection systems, demonstrating deep technical expertise in the maritime industrial maintenance domain.