Tanner A. Bartholomew

Tanner A. Bartholomew serves as an SK2 Contracting Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where he plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for shipboard systems, structural components, and maintenance services essential to vessel readiness and endurance. Bartholomew specializes in complex, technical contracts for fabricated metal structures and industrial machinery repair, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the Coast Guard’s strategic priorities in fleet modernization and lifecycle management. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc.—all of which provide specialized marine fabrication, electrical integration, and heavy industrial maintenance services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval-grade construction and repair, often requiring adherence to stringent maritime safety and engineering standards. Bartholomew’s procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, past performance, and regulatory compliance over volume-based awarding. His contracting portfolio is evenly split between 8(a) competed set-asides and no set-aside awards, demonstrating a balanced commitment to small business development and open competition. He actively leverages the 8(a) program to cultivate capacity among disadvantaged businesses with maritime industrial expertise, while ensuring mission-critical requirements are met through qualified large and small vendors alike. Bartholomew’s primary NAICS focus areas—332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance)—reflect his deep specialization in naval structural components and shipboard system upkeep. He procures custom-fabricated hull elements, propulsion subsystems, and maintenance services critical to cutter longevity, requiring technical knowledge of marine engineering standards and Coast Guard-specific operational requirements.