Daniel S. Lovasz

Daniel S. Lovasz serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisition strategies to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. His responsibilities include managing full lifecycle procurement activities for shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical readiness requirements. Lovasz specializes in negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, frequently handling cost-reimbursement and fixed-price contracts for naval infrastructure projects that demand technical precision and long-term operational reliability. He maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, all of which provide specialized marine engineering, fabrication, and vessel maintenance services. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with established shipyard and industrial contractors capable of meeting stringent Coast Guard technical and compliance standards, often through long-term strategic sourcing agreements. Lovasz demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 60% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster competitive small business involvement in maritime industrial work. He also routinely incorporates HUBZone set-asides, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals and supporting economically disadvantaged regions with maritime industrial capacity. His procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), underscoring deep expertise in naval vessel lifecycle management. He also procures specialized industrial instrumentation (NAICS 334513) and fabricated metal components critical to vessel systems, demonstrating technical fluency in marine engineering domains and a proven ability to align acquisition outcomes with operational mission needs.