Eugene L. Gutierrez

Eugene L. Gutierrez serves as a Senior Contracting Officer (SKC) within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 3, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. His portfolio centers on shipbuilding, vessel maintenance, and critical system upgrades, ensuring the readiness and endurance of cutters and support assets. He oversees full lifecycle procurement activities—from requirements definition through contract award and administration—focusing on technical services and industrial components essential to naval operations. His work directly supports the Coast Guard’s strategic priorities in fleet modernization and long-term operational sustainability. Gutierrez maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including PHILADELPHIA ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CO, JDCI ENTERPRISES, INC., ALS SERVICES USA, CORP., CABRAS MARINE CORPORATION, and BAY MARINE BOATWORKS, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced marine industrial contractors capable of delivering precision-engineered components, vessel repair services, and technical support under stringent maritime standards. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on vendors with proven expertise in naval systems integration, marine fabrication, and regulatory-compliant maintenance, fostering long-term collaboration grounded in performance reliability and technical proficiency. While the majority of his acquisitions operate under open competition (70%), Gutierrez demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, consistently allocating 30% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages small business capabilities across the industrial base, prioritizing firms with maritime technical experience without relying on specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a) or HUBZone, reflecting a balanced approach to competition and capacity building. His procurement focus is concentrated in five key NAICS categories: 541690 (technical consulting), 332321 (metal window and door manufacturing), 488320 (marine cargo handling), 334419 (electronic component manufacturing), and 423510 (metal merchant wholesalers). These reflect a technical domain expertise in naval architecture, marine electrical systems, structural components, and logistics support, underscoring his role in procuring mission-critical hardware and specialized services that maintain the operational integrity of Coast Guard vessels.