Onaje Tyler

Onaje Tyler serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s LOG-9 office (70Z084), responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions supporting shore-based and maritime operational readiness. Specializing in non-defense, life-cycle support services, Tyler ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical facilities, environmental, and logistical services to sustain Coast Guard personnel and operations nationwide. Their portfolio encompasses a diverse range of service contracts, including facility maintenance, scientific consulting, and hospitality support, all aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities of operational continuity and workforce readiness. Tyler maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, ISN ALLIANCE LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, and FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility services, industrial maintenance, and technical consulting. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor reliability, and adherence to quality assurance protocols, fostering stable, mission-aligned supplier relationships. A defining feature of Tyler’s procurement strategy is an overwhelming commitment to small business participation, with 91.7% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate and sustained focus on socioeconomic contracting, prioritizing small businesses across all categories without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides. The approach ensures broad economic opportunity while maintaining competitive rigor and mission effectiveness. Tyler’s technical expertise centers on NAICS categories including 721110 (hotels and motels for transient personnel), 812331 (linen supply services), 811310 (commercial machinery repair), 541370 (surveying and mapping), and 541690 (technical consulting). These reflect a unique blend of hospitality, environmental, and engineering support services critical to sustaining Coast Guard infrastructure and operational environments across diverse geographic regions.