Angel C.Rhone

Angel C. Rhone serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080), supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize its fleet of cutters and maritime assets. Rhone manages complex acquisitions for shipbuilding, vessel repair, and propulsion system upgrades, ensuring operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions. Their work centers on lifecycle management of naval vessels, including dry dock overhauls and critical maintenance contracts, aligning with the Coast Guard’s strategic priorities for fleet longevity and mission capability. Rhone handles competitive and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to define technical requirements and performance standards. Rhone maintains consistent working relationships with leading maritime contractors including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Bay Ship & Yacht Co, and Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., all of which specialize in ship repair, retrofitting, and marine propulsion systems. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, shipyard-certified vendors with proven capabilities in U.S. Navy and Coast Guard vessel maintenance. Automatic Coating Limited USA and Tecnico Corporation are also regular participants, providing specialized marine coatings and technical support services. Rhone’s contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical compliance, and performance-based contract structures. Rhone’s procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with over 41% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 3.5% designated for HUBZone firms. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, Rhone actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs to foster industry diversity and enhance regional economic resilience in coastal shipbuilding communities. The primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), complemented by 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) for propulsion and auxiliary systems. Rhone’s expertise spans marine engineering, corrosion control, and naval architecture, ensuring procurements meet stringent Coast Guard safety and operational standards.