Claude J. Powe

Claude J. Powe serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040), responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. His work centers on shipbuilding, vessel repair, and critical support services essential to maintaining cutter readiness and operational endurance. Powe oversees a diverse portfolio of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on lifecycle management of naval assets, including mechanical, electrical, and marine systems procurement. He operates within a mission-critical environment where timely delivery and technical compliance are paramount to national maritime security. Powe maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine electrical systems, vessel maintenance, and shipyard services. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor reliability, technical capability, and compliance with Coast Guard engineering standards, fostering collaborative relationships that prioritize quality assurance and mission-critical delivery schedules. A defining feature of Powe’s procurement strategy is his strong commitment to small business participation, with 68.4% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs, including 8(a) competed contracts, to broaden vendor diversity and enhance innovation within the maritime support sector. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small, qualified firms capable of delivering specialized marine services, reinforcing the Coast Guard’s mandate to foster a resilient and inclusive supply chain. His primary NAICS focus areas include 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 423840 (Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), and 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), reflecting deep expertise in procuring marine hardware, industrial electrical components, and facility support services for Coast Guard shore infrastructure. Powe’s technical domain spans naval systems integration, corrosion control, and marine power distribution, ensuring acquisitions align with Coast Guard operational and environmental standards.