Nicholas Pryor

Nicholas A. Pryor serves as a key procurement professional within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security. He is responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet, with a focus on shipbuilding, repair, and operational infrastructure support. His portfolio encompasses long-term vessel lifecycle management contracts, including dry-docking, mechanical systems overhaul, and integrated maintenance services critical to mission readiness. Pryor’s work directly supports the Coast Guard’s operational endurance by ensuring vessels remain seaworthy and technologically current through strategic contracting under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures. He maintains consistent relationships with specialized marine contractors including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc.—all of which provide niche capabilities in vessel electrification, propulsion systems, hull repairs, and marine fabrication. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, technically proficient vendors with proven track records in Coast Guard-specific environments, often requiring compliance with naval standards and Coast Guard Engineering Directives. Pryor exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 52% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of procurements are open to all competitors, his contracting patterns reflect deliberate efforts to foster small business growth in the maritime industrial base, with minimal use of 8(a) or other socioeconomic set-asides, indicating a preference for broad small business competition over targeted programs. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep expertise in naval architecture, marine engineering, and vessel maintenance. He also regularly procures specialized engine equipment, marine cranes, and industrial machinery repair services, demonstrating technical fluency across the full spectrum of Coast Guard vessel sustainment needs.