Andrew B Jernell

Andrew B. Jernell serves as a Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that support national maritime security and operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with a focus on vessel modernization, search and detection systems, and specialized communications equipment. His work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance coastal patrol capabilities and sustain its fleet through new construction and technology integration, ensuring procurement aligns with federal acquisition regulations and operational priorities. Jernell maintains enduring relationships with key shipbuilding and defense contractors, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced industrial vendors capable of delivering complex maritime platforms and custom-engineered components. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based acquisition strategies to ensure mission-critical deliverables meet rigorous Coast Guard standards. His procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with 40% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating consistent support for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, Jernell actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster competition and expand the Coast Guard’s industrial base among qualified small firms. Jernell’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332114 (Custom Roll Forming), 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), 335129 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). He specializes in acquiring custom marine hardware, advanced sensor systems, cybersecurity-enabled communications gear, and specialized engineering support services critical to maritime domain awareness and vessel sustainment. His technical expertise spans shipboard integration, signal processing, and defense-grade electronics procurement.