Michael Iffland

Michael A. Iffland serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s CEU MIAMI (00082), responsible for managing the full lifecycle of civil engineering and technical service acquisitions critical to maritime infrastructure resilience. He plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that sustain and modernize coastal facilities, navigational aids, and operational systems essential to national security and search-and-rescue missions. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction, testing, and heavy civil engineering contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the Coast Guard’s strategic infrastructure priorities. Iffland collaborates with a diverse network of contractors specializing in poured concrete structures, civil engineering construction, and independent testing laboratories. While specific vendor names are not publicly disclosed, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing expertise in marine and coastal construction, structural integrity testing, and geotechnical services. He fosters collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and capacity to operate in remote or environmentally sensitive locations. A defining feature of Iffland’s contracting approach is his exclusive use of Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, with 100% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and unwavering commitment to socioeconomic goals, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for small, locally based, and mission-aligned firms. His pattern of set-asides supports the growth of small contractors capable of delivering specialized civil engineering solutions in challenging maritime environments. His procurement focus is concentrated in three primary NAICS categories: 238110 (Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services). These reflect his technical expertise in infrastructure rehabilitation, structural testing, and civil works projects requiring precision engineering and environmental compliance. Iffland’s work ensures the Coast Guard’s coastal assets remain operationally ready through technically sound, small business-driven acquisitions.