Daniel Kobs

Daniel Kobs serves as an SK2 Contracting Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Base Cleveland (70Z030), where he plays a critical role in executing facility sustainment and infrastructure modernization acquisitions across the Great Lakes region. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, Kobs specializes in industrial equipment and building systems contracts that ensure operational readiness and compliance with federal facility standards. His portfolio primarily supports the maintenance and upgrade of mechanical, electrical, and building envelope systems essential to Coast Guard mission continuity. Kobs operates within a mission-driven framework focused on resilience, safety, and long-term asset value, ensuring all acquisitions align with Coast Guard infrastructure priorities and federal procurement regulations. Kobs collaborates with a broad network of industrial machinery and equipment wholesalers, engineering firms, and technical service providers who specialize in facility infrastructure solutions. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages vendors with proven expertise in commercial-grade HVAC, electrical distribution systems, plumbing infrastructure, and industrial maintenance equipment. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based specifications, and vendor reliability, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers capable of delivering mission-critical components under strict federal standards. Kobs’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for unrestricted, open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. There is no current pattern of targeting 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs, indicating a primary focus on technical capability and system compatibility over socioeconomic categorization. This approach prioritizes mission necessity and operational performance, aligning with the Base Cleveland’s emphasis on facility integrity and regulatory compliance. His primary NAICS focus is 423830—Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers—reflecting deep specialization in procuring heavy-duty building systems, industrial HVAC units, electrical control panels, and related infrastructure components. Kobs’s expertise lies in defining precise technical requirements for equipment that meets Coast Guard safety, durability, and environmental standards, ensuring seamless integration into aging and newly constructed facilities across the Great Lakes operational footprint.