Wayne Gutman

Wayne Gutman serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize its fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. He plays a critical role in facilitating acquisition activities related to shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance of naval infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness for coastal and open-ocean missions. His responsibilities include coordinating contract execution, supporting solicitation development, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, particularly for complex maritime systems and integrated vessel upgrades. Gutman typically handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under the NAICS 336611 classification, focusing on lifecycle management of existing assets and technology integration. Gutman maintains consistent working 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. These vendors are recognized for their expertise in marine propulsion systems, dry-dock repair, hull maintenance, and naval electrical integration. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms possessing specialized maritime engineering capabilities and proven track records in Coast Guard vessel sustainment. Gutman’s contracting approach prioritizes small business participation, with 68% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 8% designated for HUBZone firms. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within the maritime industrial base while ensuring access to agile, niche-capable vendors. His portfolio consistently supports socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance standards. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), encompassing vessel refits, propulsion system overhauls, and corrosion control. He also manages limited acquisitions in computer systems design and software publishing to support digital integration, navigation modernization, and maintenance logistics systems, demonstrating a dual expertise in traditional shipyard operations and emerging maritime digital infrastructure.