Brenden Cox

Brenden Cox serves as a key procurement professional within the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) of the U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security. He is responsible for managing complex acquisitions related to the construction, repair, and lifecycle maintenance of maritime vessels and naval infrastructure. His work directly supports the Coast Guard’s operational readiness by ensuring the timely delivery of critical shipbuilding and maintenance services across coastal and open-ocean missions. Cox specializes in full-spectrum contract execution under NAICS 336611, overseeing solicitations, source selection, and contract administration for major vessel modernization programs and sustainment efforts. He maintains enduring relationships with industry leaders such as ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, all of which provide specialized shipyard services, propulsion system integration, and dry-dock maintenance. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering reliable partnerships with firms possessing deep maritime engineering expertise and certified shipyard capabilities. Cox demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 57% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small, qualified maritime contractors and enhance competition within the defense industrial base. His portfolio consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that support small business growth in the shipbuilding sector. His technical focus is exclusively on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—where he procures a full range of vessel-related services, including hull fabrication, propulsion system upgrades, electrical and mechanical retrofits, and corrosion control. He possesses deep domain expertise in naval architecture standards, Coast Guard vessel specifications, and federal shipbuilding regulations, ensuring compliance with stringent maritime safety and operational requirements.