Ezra N. Colinco

Ezra N. Colinco serves as an SK1 Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), where he plays a pivotal role in executing shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance acquisitions critical to the Coast Guard’s fleet readiness. His portfolio centers on lifecycle management of maritime vessels, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting operational sustainability across coastal and open-ocean missions. Colinco specializes in managing complex, multi-year contracts for naval infrastructure modernization, including hull repairs, propulsion system upgrades, and integrated marine systems procurement, aligning acquisitions with the Coast Guard’s strategic modernization goals. 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. These vendor partnerships reflect a focus on shipyard services, marine fabrication, and technical maintenance expertise, with Colinco fostering long-term collaborations grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor stability and technical capability, prioritizing contractors with proven experience in naval vessel sustainment and Coast Guard-specific operational requirements. Colinco demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business participation, particularly firms with maritime industrial capabilities. His pattern of awarding contracts to small, qualified vendors underscores a dedication to broadening the industrial base and enhancing competition within the maritime support sector. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for 62.5% of his activity, encompassing dry-dock services, structural refurbishment, and marine mechanical systems integration. The remaining 37.5% under NAICS 721110 reflects ancillary support for temporary lodging during vessel maintenance cycles. Colinco’s expertise is firmly rooted in naval engineering procurement, ensuring technical specifications align with Coast Guard operational standards and safety protocols.