Daniel J. Negron

Daniel J. Negron serves as a SK1 Contracting Officer within the 5th Coast Guard District Office, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize the U.S. Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of shipbuilding and repair contracts, ensuring vessels remain operationally ready for search and rescue, law enforcement, and homeland security missions. Negron specializes in negotiating and administering complex, technical contracts under the Department of Homeland Security’s procurement framework, with a focus on naval architecture, dry-dock services, propulsion system upgrades, and structural refits for cutters and auxiliary vessels. Negron maintains collaborative relationships with a select pool of qualified shipyards and marine industrial contractors capable of meeting stringent Coast Guard technical specifications and regulatory compliance standards. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing U.S. Navy and Coast Guard vessel repair certifications, including those with facility access to government-owned infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, quality assurance protocols, and adherence to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) standards. Negron’s procurement activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside profile, indicating a primary emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences. This reflects the specialized nature of maritime platform sustainment, where only a limited number of vendors possess the requisite certifications, facilities, and experience to perform complex naval repairs. Consequently, his contracting patterns prioritize technical merit and industrial capacity over socioeconomic set-asides. His exclusive focus on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—demonstrates deep expertise in naval maintenance, dry-dock operations, and vessel modernization. He routinely procures services including hull integrity restoration, electrical and navigation system overhauls, and compliance upgrades to meet Coast Guard safety and environmental regulations, positioning him as a key technical acquisition lead in the maritime defense industrial base.