Tyler Melton

Tyler Melton serves as a procurement specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) of the U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, where he supports the lifecycle management and modernization of the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. His responsibilities include managing complex shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance acquisitions aligned with operational readiness requirements for cutters and naval vessels operating in coastal, offshore, and open-ocean environments. Melton specializes in contracting for hull structural work, propulsion system integration, and naval infrastructure sustainment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and maritime engineering standards. He maintains enduring relationships with key industrial partners including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, all of which provide specialized shipyard services, marine fabrication, and vessel maintenance solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based contracting, and technical validation of industrial capabilities to meet stringent Coast Guard operational demands. Melton demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 75% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand participation from small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business engagement, aligning with federal mandates to foster resilience and innovation within the maritime industrial base. His technical focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where he procures critical services including dry-dock operations, hull rehabilitation, electrical and mechanical system overhauls, and corrosion control. He possesses deep expertise in naval architecture and marine engineering procurement, ensuring acquisitions meet Coast Guard safety, durability, and interoperability standards for mission-critical maritime assets.