Ernest P Eybel Jr.

Ernest P. Eybel Jr. serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s CEU PROVIDENCE (70Z0G1), responsible for managing the acquisition of construction and infrastructure modernization services critical to sustaining operational readiness at Coast Guard facilities nationwide. He executes full lifecycle contracting for capital improvement projects, including the repair, renovation, and construction of barracks, training centers, boat maintenance facilities, and utility systems. His work directly supports the Coast Guard’s mission by ensuring that physical infrastructure meets stringent safety, environmental, and operational standards through compliant, transparent, and timely procurement actions. Eybel consistently collaborates with a core group of experienced contractors including TERRY CONTRACTING & MATERIALS, INC., GALVIN BROS & MADHUE CONTRACTING JV, CHESTERFIELD ASSOCIATES INC, FULLER MARINE SERVICES, INC, and AGM MARINE CONTRACTORS INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven expertise in marine-adjacent construction and facility upgrades. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluations, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering a stable ecosystem of qualified contractors capable of delivering complex, mission-critical work under demanding maritime conditions. A strong advocate for small business participation, Eybel prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 75% of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 12.5% are reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for veteran-owned and other disadvantaged firms. Only 12.5% of his portfolio remains open to unrestricted competition, underscoring his dedication to equitable access and economic inclusion in federal construction contracting. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors) and 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering), each accounting for 25% of his activity, followed by 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) at 18.8%. He routinely procures specialized services in electrical systems, interior finishes, marine infrastructure, masonry, and roofing, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with facility modernization requirements in coastal and high-humidity environments.