Andrew J. Northcutt

Andrew J. Northcutt serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime assets. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—for shipbuilding, vessel repair, and maintenance projects critical to operational readiness. Northcutt specializes in naval procurement under FAR and DFARS frameworks, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while aligning acquisitions with the Coast Guard’s strategic priorities of extending vessel service life and enhancing propulsion and hull integrity. He maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Bay Ship & Yacht Co, and Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., among others, who provide specialized marine engineering, dry-dock services, and vessel refit solutions. Northcutt fosters collaborative, long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise and performance reliability, often engaging contractors with proven experience in naval architecture and Coast Guard-specific compliance standards. Northcutt demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 65% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes socioeconomic contracting through service-disabled veteran-owned and HUBZone set-asides, ensuring equitable access for qualified small businesses in the maritime industrial base. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining mission-critical standards. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where he procures hull modifications, propulsion system upgrades, and corrosion control services. He also manages limited acquisitions in commercial construction and marine coatings, demonstrating specialized expertise in maritime infrastructure and naval maintenance domains.