Walter A. Mack

Walter A. Mack serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting activities for shipbuilding, vessel repair, and critical marine infrastructure systems, ensuring operational readiness through compliant, efficient, and mission-aligned procurements. He primarily manages firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, focusing on technical services and specialized marine equipment essential to cutter maintenance and modernization. Mack maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced marine industry 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 naval systems integration, propulsion maintenance, and vessel refit services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative, repeat engagements with contractors who demonstrate deep domain knowledge in Coast Guard-specific operational environments. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 93.2% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on broad market competition for mission-critical capabilities. While small business participation is limited to 6.8%, it is strategically aligned with Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured commitment to socioeconomic programs without compromising operational urgency or technical requirements. Mack’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in mechanical power transmission, marine communications systems (NAICS 334220), and commercial machinery repair (NAICS 811310). His technical expertise lies in procuring propulsion components, electrical systems, and maintenance services critical to the operational endurance of Coast Guard cutters and support vessels.