Chad Wondrash

Chad Wondrash serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), where he manages critical acquisitions supporting the lifecycle sustainment, modernization, and repair of the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. His responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of shipbuilding and repair contracting, from initial requirement development through contract award and performance oversight. Wondrash specializes in complex, technically demanding procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, ensuring compliance with naval engineering standards and maritime operational readiness requirements. He plays a central role in executing the agency’s strategic mission to maintain a resilient, mission-ready fleet across coastal, offshore, and open-ocean domains. Wondrash maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized maritime industrial contractors, including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED. These partnerships reflect a focus on vendors with proven expertise in naval architecture, hull fabrication, propulsion system integration, and dry-dock maintenance. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based metrics, and adherence to U.S. Coast Guard technical specifications for marine systems. Wondrash demonstrates a steadfast commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate capacity within the maritime industrial base, ensuring equitable access for small, qualified firms capable of delivering specialized ship repair and maintenance services. His procurement patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance standards. His primary technical domain is NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—where he procures a range of services including dry-docking, structural refurbishment, electrical and mechanical system upgrades, and corrosion control. His expertise lies in managing technically complex, non-commercial item acquisitions that require deep domain knowledge of naval vessel systems and Coast Guard operational constraints.