Eduardo V. Gutierrez

Eduardo V. Gutierrez serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 3, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize its maritime fleet through strategic acquisition of shipbuilding, repair, and operational infrastructure services. He manages complex contracts aligned with vessel lifecycle management, ensuring the readiness and endurance of Coast Guard cutters and support systems. His portfolio primarily encompasses maritime engineering, maintenance, and technical services critical to naval platform integrity, with a focus on procurement processes governed by FAR Part 13 and Part 19. Gutierrez maintains consistent working relationships with specialized marine contractors including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These partnerships reflect a reliance on niche vendors with proven expertise in vessel systems integration, electrical retrofitting, and dry-dock repair services. His procurement approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based contracting, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements, fostering collaborative relationships with firms possessing deep maritime industry knowledge. His contracting patterns demonstrate a strong preference for small business participation, with 45.8% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified maritime service providers and promoting workforce resilience within the defense industrial base. The majority of his acquisitions—63.6%—fall under NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep specialization in naval architecture and marine engineering services. Additional procurement activity includes office equipment, computer hardware distribution, and professional technical services, indicating a broad but mission-aligned support structure for operational readiness beyond direct vessel maintenance.