Mark K. Solomon

Mark K. Solomon supports the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (70Z040) within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Department of Homeland Security, managing acquisition activities critical to sustaining and modernizing the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. He oversees the procurement of shipbuilding, repair, and operational infrastructure services, ensuring vessels remain mission-ready through lifecycle management strategies. His portfolio includes complex contracts for vessel maintenance, marine equipment, and logistics support, aligned with the Coast Guard’s operational endurance goals. Solomon’s work directly enables the agency’s mission to safeguard maritime security through reliable, long-term asset sustainment. He maintains consistent relationships with key contractors including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc.—all of which specialize in marine systems, electrical infrastructure, and vessel repair. Solomon fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency and compliance with maritime standards, prioritizing contractors with proven experience in Coast Guard-specific vessel platforms and regulatory frameworks. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and contractor accountability in high-stakes operational environments. Solomon demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 75% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He frequently leverages 8(a) competed contracts and actively promotes socioeconomic diversity in the vendor base, aligning with federal mandates to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to build capacity among qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized marine and technical services. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with significant activity in electrical systems (423610) and logistics consulting (541614). He procures marine-grade electrical equipment, vessel repair services, and operational logistics support, demonstrating deep expertise in maritime technical domains. His work requires precise alignment with Coast Guard engineering specifications and federal maritime safety standards, ensuring all acquisitions meet rigorous operational and regulatory requirements.