Torben O. Ohlsson

Torben O. Ohlsson serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), responsible for managing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. His work directly supports the agency’s mission of ensuring operational readiness across coastal, offshore, and open-ocean environments through lifecycle management of naval infrastructure. Ohlsson primarily handles shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on technical specifications for marine propulsion systems, hull integrity, and integrated vessel systems. His acquisitions are mission-critical, requiring strict compliance with naval engineering standards and long-term logistical support requirements. He maintains established 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 reflect a balanced approach between large-tier defense contractors with specialized naval expertise and mid-sized industrial firms capable of delivering shipyard services, maintenance, and component integration. Ohlsson’s contracting patterns prioritize technical capability, past performance, and sustained capacity to meet the Coast Guard’s demanding operational tempo. His procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with over half of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, alongside a notable HUBZone set-aside presence. This reflects a deliberate effort to broaden the industrial base and leverage regional maritime expertise. His contracting patterns consistently align with NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), underscoring deep specialization in naval architecture, dry-dock services, and vessel refit programs. He procures highly technical marine systems including propulsion units, corrosion-resistant coatings, and integrated command and control platforms, demonstrating expertise in complex, long-lead procurements within the defense maritime domain.