Paul C Apalit

Paul Apalit serves as a secondary procurement representative within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), supporting the acquisition and lifecycle management of maritime vessels and critical naval infrastructure. He contributes to the branch’s mission of sustaining and modernizing the Coast Guard’s cutter fleet by facilitating contract actions related to shipbuilding, repair, and integrated systems modernization. His responsibilities include assisting in the planning, solicitation, and administration of complex maritime acquisitions, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and operational readiness requirements. Apalit typically handles contract actions under NAICS 336611, focusing on vessel maintenance, structural upgrades, and propulsion system integration. Apalit maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED. These contractors provide specialized shipyard services, marine engineering, and naval repair capabilities essential to maintaining fleet operational availability. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industrial vendors with proven track records in defense-grade maritime fabrication and retrofitting, often coordinating multi-year maintenance contracts and urgent repair initiatives. A strong commitment to small business participation defines Apalit’s socioeconomic contracting approach, with 55.6% of acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition and capacity-building among qualified small industrial firms in the maritime support sector. While no set-aside awards remain significant, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a sustained effort to broaden vendor diversity and enhance resilience in the Coast Guard’s supply base. His technical focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with a secondary emphasis on NAICS 334220 for integrated communications and navigation systems. Apalit’s expertise lies in procuring complex, mission-critical marine systems including hull modifications, propulsion retrofits, and shipboard electronics, ensuring compliance with Coast Guard technical standards and maritime safety regulations.