Zachary C. Bolden Jr.

Zachary C. Bolden Jr. serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where he plays a critical role in executing acquisition strategies to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for ship repair, vessel maintenance, marine electrical systems, and related operational infrastructure. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Coast Guard’s mission of operational readiness and fleet endurance. Bolden typically handles complex, performance-based service contracts requiring technical oversight and rigorous contractor performance evaluation. Bolden maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized marine contractors, including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These vendors are trusted partners in delivering high-integrity marine engineering, vessel refit, and system integration services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance accountability, and technical alignment with Coast Guard operational standards, fostering reliable, mission-critical support for cutter and vessel sustainment programs. While no formal set-aside data is available, Bolden’s contracting patterns reflect a clear alignment with socioeconomic goals, consistently engaging qualified small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned firms within the marine services sector. His selection of contractors demonstrates a preference for firms with proven maritime expertise and demonstrated capacity to meet stringent Coast Guard quality and safety requirements, reinforcing a culture of inclusive contracting without reliance on formal set-aside programs. His industry focus centers on marine systems procurement, particularly in NAICS categories related to shipbuilding, repair, and marine electrical installations. He specializes in acquiring technical services for propulsion systems, hull integrity, navigation electronics, and corrosion control, requiring deep domain knowledge in naval architecture and maritime maintenance protocols. Bolden’s expertise ensures that acquisitions directly support the operational endurance and mission readiness of the Coast Guard’s fleet.