Liam Long

Liam Long serves as a key procurement lead within the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) of the U.S. Coast Guard, operating under the Department of Homeland Security. He is responsible for managing complex acquisitions supporting the sustainment, modernization, and lifecycle maintenance of the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. His portfolio encompasses critical naval infrastructure contracts, including ship repair, maintenance services, and specialized marine system integration. Long’s work directly enables operational readiness for coastal, offshore, and open-ocean missions by ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical maritime assets and support services. He maintains consistent working relationships with leading maritime industrial contractors, including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED. These partnerships reflect a focus on Tier 1 shipyard and marine industrial service providers with proven expertise in naval vessel maintenance, propulsion system overhauls, and marine-grade fabrication. Long’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor reliability, and technical compliance with U.S. Coast Guard engineering standards. Long’s procurement activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on mission-critical capability over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing technical capability, past performance, and industrial capacity to meet urgent operational timelines. His primary NAICS focus lies in 562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection) and 324191 (Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing), indicating a specialized need for environmentally compliant waste management services and high-performance marine lubricants and fluids critical to cutter propulsion and auxiliary systems. This dual focus reveals deep technical expertise in naval environmental compliance and marine powertrain sustainment, positioning him at the intersection of operational logistics and regulatory adherence in maritime defense procurement.