Paul B. Premoe

Paul B. Premoe serves as a Contract Support specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (70Z040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, supporting the acquisition of critical maritime systems and infrastructure essential to fleet readiness and operational sustainability. In this role, he facilitates the planning, solicitation, and administration of contracts for vessel maintenance, repair, and modernization efforts, ensuring alignment with Coast Guard lifecycle management objectives. His work directly enables the procurement of specialized marine equipment, mechanical systems, and naval support services, bridging technical requirements with contractual compliance under FAR and agency-specific policies. Premoe maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced maritime contractors, including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine electrical systems, vessel repair, and specialized marine fabrication. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with contractors possessing deep domain knowledge in Coast Guard vessel platforms, fostering reliable, performance-based outcomes through long-term vendor engagement and technical alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Premoe consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, with approximately 62.5% of his acquisitions structured to promote competition among small businesses under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the maritime industrial base, ensuring that small firms with niche capabilities in marine systems and repair contribute meaningfully to national security missions. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation), 332919 (Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing), and 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in procuring marine propulsion components, auxiliary systems, and vessel-specific mechanical infrastructure. He routinely manages acquisitions for propulsion controls, marine HVAC systems, and specialized ordnance support equipment, demonstrating technical fluency in the complex engineering domains underpinning Coast Guard operational readiness.