Roy L. Gilbert

Roy L. Gilbert serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of cutter modernization, vessel repair, and naval infrastructure sustainment. His work directly enables operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions by overseeing contract execution for shipbuilding, maintenance, and marine system integration. Gilbert specializes in full lifecycle procurement strategies for high-value maritime assets, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations and technical specifications for naval-grade durability and performance. He maintains longstanding partnerships with leading maritime industrial contractors, including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, and JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, among others. These relationships are characterized by long-term contract performance, technical collaboration on vessel refits, and specialized marine engineering services. Gilbert consistently engages vendors with proven expertise in naval architecture, dry-dock operations, and propulsion system upgrades, fostering a contractor ecosystem capable of meeting the Coast Guard’s stringent operational and safety standards. Gilbert demonstrates an overwhelming commitment to small business participation, with 91.9% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a strategic emphasis on socioeconomic programs, routinely awarding contracts to small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms capable of delivering specialized marine maintenance and industrial services. This focus ensures broad industry participation while strengthening regional maritime supply chains. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where he manages complex contracts for hull modifications, structural repairs, and system upgrades. Secondary focus areas include commercial and industrial machinery maintenance (NAICS 811310) and plumbing/hvac systems for vessel infrastructure. His technical expertise centers on marine engineering systems, corrosion control, and naval compliance standards, ensuring all acquisitions meet Coast Guard mission-critical performance requirements.