Terry R. Barton

Terry R. Barton, as a Buying Mission Commander (BMC) within the U.S. Coast Guard’s LOG-9 organization (Agency Code: 70Z084), leads the acquisition strategy for critical life-cycle support services essential to shore-based and maritime operational readiness. Responsible for end-to-end contract management, Barton oversees the procurement of shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance services that sustain the Coast Guard’s fleet infrastructure and mission-critical facilities. His portfolio centers on complex, technical acquisitions requiring stringent compliance with maritime safety and environmental standards, ensuring that all contracted work aligns with the Coast Guard’s strategic imperatives for force readiness and operational resilience. Barton maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a select group of prime contractors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC, and VMX INTERNATIONAL LLC. These partnerships are characterized by deep technical alignment in naval architecture, marine systems integration, and facility sustainment services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for vendors demonstrating proven expertise in shipyard operations, corrosion control, and naval engineering support, fostering reliable, mission-focused vendor collaboration. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Barton exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, ensuring that all procurements are reserved for small businesses meeting SBA size standards. This reflects a deliberate and institutionalized commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the maritime industrial base, with no reliance on other socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB—instead prioritizing broad small business eligibility across the full spectrum of qualified vendors. His procurement focus is singularly centered on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), encompassing dry-docking, hull and machinery repairs, propulsion system overhauls, and shore facility modernization. Barton’s technical expertise lies in managing complex naval maintenance contracts requiring adherence to U.S. Navy and Coast Guard technical specifications, ensuring that all contracted work supports the enduring operational integrity of the nation’s coastal and inland waterway defense infrastructure.