Mia R Mayers

Mia Mayers serves as a Small Business Specialist and APFS Coordinator for the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080), where she plays a pivotal role in advancing socioeconomic goals within the agency’s shipbuilding and maintenance acquisition portfolio. Her responsibilities include identifying and certifying small business vendors, facilitating set-aside opportunities, and ensuring compliance with FAR Part 19 regulations. She supports the branch’s mission to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet by integrating small business capabilities into critical vessel repair, overhaul, and maritime system procurement actions, particularly in shipbuilding and naval engineering domains. Mia maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Bay Ship & Yacht Co, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., Automatic Coating Limited USA, and Technico Corporation. These contractors are primary providers of naval vessel maintenance, propulsion system upgrades, hull coating services, and marine fabrication. Her engagement with these vendors reflects a pattern of long-term, performance-driven partnerships focused on technical excellence and regulatory compliance in complex maritime environments. Her procurement strategy prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of her acquisitions structured to maximize participation from small businesses. She also actively promotes HUBZone participation, reflecting a deliberate commitment to geographic and socioeconomic diversity in vendor selection. Mia ensures that socioeconomic goals are embedded into solicitation planning, leveraging mentorship programs and subcontracting plans to enhance small business capacity and readiness. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where she manages acquisitions for dry dock overhauls, structural repairs, and marine system integration. She also supports related procurement in plate work manufacturing and overhead crane systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with naval engineering standards and maritime infrastructure requirements. Her expertise ensures that technical specifications align with operational readiness needs while fostering a robust small business industrial base.