Donnell W. White

Donnell W. White, serving as an SK1 Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), plays a pivotal role in managing acquisitions critical to the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. Responsible for executing complex shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts, White ensures operational readiness through lifecycle management of cutters and naval infrastructure. His portfolio primarily encompasses technical acquisitions under the Naval Ship Systems domain, requiring deep familiarity with marine engineering standards, naval architecture, and defense logistics protocols. He works closely with industrial partners to deliver mission-critical capabilities across coastal, offshore, and open-ocean operational environments. White maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading maritime and industrial 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 shipyard services, marine propulsion systems, structural fabrication, and integrated naval systems installation. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and compliance with Navy and Coast Guard technical specifications, fostering reliable delivery of high-integrity maritime assets. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in federal contracting, White prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 80% of his acquisitions to small businesses. This commitment aligns with Coast Guard initiatives to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms in the maritime industrial base. His contracting patterns consistently reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, competitive supplier ecosystem. His technical focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with significant activity in specialty trade contracting (238990), structural steel fabrication (238120), marine engine systems (333618), and nautical instrumentation (334511). This multidisciplinary scope demonstrates expertise in integrating complex mechanical, electrical, and structural systems into Coast Guard vessels, ensuring compliance with stringent maritime safety and operational standards.