Vance P. Hughes

Vance P. Hughes serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), where he manages acquisitions critical to the sustainment, modernization, and lifecycle support of the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. His responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of contracting activities—from solicitation and evaluation to award and contract administration—for ship repair, marine systems integration, and infrastructure maintenance. Hughes ensures alignment with the agency’s strategic priorities of operational readiness and fleet resilience, specializing in complex, mission-critical contracts that support coastal, offshore, and open-ocean operations. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized maritime 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 focus on shipyard services, marine mechanical systems, and industrial maintenance capabilities essential to vessel upkeep. Hughes fosters long-term, performance-driven vendor relationships grounded in technical expertise and compliance with naval engineering standards. Hughes demonstrates a firm commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small, qualified vendors and to cultivate a resilient, diversified industrial base capable of supporting Coast Guard mission needs. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs that enhance workforce development and regional economic impact. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting heavy demand for shipboard environmental systems, alongside related categories such as other building equipment contractors and commercial machinery repair. These reflect deep technical expertise in marine infrastructure systems, including HVAC, electrical integration, and industrial maintenance services vital to cutter operational continuity.