Ryun Konze

Ryun Konze serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), responsible for managing contract actions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. Focused on lifecycle management of naval infrastructure, Konze oversees acquisitions related to ship repair, maintenance, and vessel modernization, ensuring operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions. Their work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to maintain a resilient, mission-capable maritime force through timely and compliant contracting practices. Konze maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized maritime industrial contractors, including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED. These partnerships center on technical services critical to vessel integrity, such as mechanical system overhauls, hull rehabilitation, and marine fabrication. The contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based engagements with vendors possessing deep expertise in naval architecture and shipyard operations, indicating a focus on quality, reliability, and mission-critical delivery. All acquisitions managed by Konze are fully set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. This 100% small business set-aside policy ensures maximum participation by small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms with proven capabilities in marine industrial services. The approach reinforces the Coast Guard’s broader mandate to foster a robust domestic maritime industrial base through equitable access to federal opportunities. The primary NAICS classification for Konze’s portfolio is 238330 (Flooring Contractors), which, in this context, refers to specialized marine flooring and deck system installations critical to vessel safety and habitability. While seemingly narrow, this classification encompasses advanced composite materials, non-slip surfacing, corrosion-resistant decking, and integrated drainage systems tailored for naval environments. Konze’s expertise lies in procuring technically complex, safety-sensitive marine interior systems that meet stringent Coast Guard engineering and operational standards.