Ryan Shaver

Ryan Shaver serves as a key procurement lead at U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain critical maritime infrastructure and operational readiness. He oversees contracts for facility maintenance, mechanical system upgrades, and industrial equipment procurement, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical standards. His work directly supports the Coast Guard’s national security, search and rescue, and port safety missions by securing reliable, resilient infrastructure services and specialized industrial components. Shaver’s portfolio emphasizes timely, technically precise contracting to maintain aging maritime facilities and ensure continuous operational capability. Shaver maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC, all of which provide specialized construction, marine services, and technical support. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in maritime infrastructure, industrial maintenance, and facility modernization. These partnerships are built on reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to federal safety and environmental standards, enabling seamless execution of complex, mission-essential projects. Shaver demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within the defense and maritime support ecosystem, prioritizing small businesses capable of delivering specialized industrial and construction services. His procurement approach consistently aligns with socioeconomic goals, ensuring that qualified small firms have equitable access to high-impact Coast Guard contracts. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 333511 (Industrial Mold Manufacturing) and 423860 (Transportation Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), indicating deep engagement with custom-fabricated marine components, specialized tooling, and industrial supply chains for vessel and facility systems. Shaver’s expertise lies in sourcing mission-critical, non-standardized equipment essential to Coast Guard operational sustainability, demonstrating strong technical acumen in maritime industrial procurement.