Daniel J. Nieves

Daniel J. Nieves serves as a secondary procurement contact within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize its fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. While not the primary contracting officer, Nieves plays a critical role in facilitating acquisition planning, vendor coordination, and contract administration for shipbuilding, repair, and marine systems integration. His work directly enables lifecycle management initiatives for naval infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions through timely and compliant procurement actions. Nieves routinely engages with a core group of specialized maritime 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 vessel maintenance, propulsion system upgrades, and industrial marine fabrication services. His procurement patterns indicate a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in naval engineering and shipyard operations, often coordinating multi-year maintenance contracts and technical support agreements. His contracting activity shows a strong inclination toward small business participation, with nearly half of all awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while 8(a) competed awards account for a minimal but consistent share. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster competition among qualified small businesses without compromising mission-critical capabilities, aligning with Coast Guard socioeconomic goals. The primary technical focus of Nieves’ procurement portfolio centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with significant activity in 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and 333998 (Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery). He supports the acquisition of propulsion systems, marine valves, fabricated metal components, and integrated repair services essential to maintaining the Coast Guard’s aging and evolving fleet.