Toby Peterson

Toby Peterson serves as Equipment Manager for the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (70Z040) within the U.S. Coast Guard, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition and lifecycle support of critical marine and industrial equipment essential to fleet readiness. His role centers on ensuring operational endurance through the procurement of specialized systems that maintain and modernize Coast Guard vessels and shore-based infrastructure. Peterson routinely oversees complex acquisitions for heavy-duty mechanical and electrical systems, including overhead cranes, hoists, monorail systems, and industrial machinery, aligning procurement decisions with the agency’s strategic priorities in vessel sustainment and infrastructure resilience. 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. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine engineering, industrial equipment supply, and vessel maintenance services. His procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, reliability, and long-term support, fostering collaborative, performance-based vendor relationships grounded in mission-critical delivery requirements. Peterson’s contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical suitability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing the most capable and qualified suppliers regardless of business size or certification status. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 333923 (Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing) and 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers), underscoring deep expertise in heavy industrial equipment procurement. He specializes in acquiring engineered systems for shipyard maintenance, vessel dry-docking, and shore-based logistics, demonstrating technical fluency in mechanical systems, load-handling infrastructure, and marine-grade equipment standards.