SK3 JACKSON L. BLYTHE

Sk3 Jackson L. Blythe serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Sflc Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), responsible for managing acquisitions critical to the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. Focused on lifecycle management of naval infrastructure, Blythe oversees the full spectrum of shipbuilding and repair contracts, ensuring operational readiness for coastal, offshore, and open-ocean missions. Their work directly supports the Coast Guard’s strategic imperative to maintain a resilient, technologically advanced maritime force through timely and compliant contracting practices aligned with federal acquisition regulations. Blythe maintains consistent working relationships with leading 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 complex ship repair, propulsion system integration, hull maintenance, and marine systems modernization. The contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based agreements with vendors possessing specialized naval engineering capabilities and proven track records in Coast Guard vessel support. A defining feature of Blythe’s procurement strategy is the exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to small business participation across all acquisitions. Every contract is structured to maximize opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and other socioeconomic categories, fostering a robust ecosystem of qualified maritime suppliers aligned with Coast Guard mission needs. The procurement portfolio is entirely focused on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), encompassing dry-dock operations, structural steel fabrication, electrical and mechanical system overhauls, and compliance upgrades for Coast Guard-specific maritime standards. Blythe’s expertise lies in managing technically complex, mission-critical contracts requiring deep knowledge of naval architecture, marine engineering, and federal shipyard regulations.