Gabriel Snyder

Gabriel Snyder, as a Contracting Warfare Officer (CWO) with the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (70Z040) under the U.S. Coast Guard, leads the acquisition of critical maritime sustainment and security systems essential to fleet readiness. Responsible for managing full lifecycle procurement actions, Snyder specializes in contracting for vessel maintenance, operational infrastructure support, and integrated security services that ensure the Coast Guard’s enduring maritime presence. His portfolio centers on technical, mission-critical acquisitions aligned with the agency’s focus on modernizing and sustaining cutters and related systems, ensuring compliance with naval standards and operational safety protocols. Snyder maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized 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 preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine electrical systems, vessel repair, and security infrastructure integration. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical alignment, and performance-based outcomes, fostering reliable service delivery across Coast Guard operational theaters. Snyder’s procurement strategy is fully committed to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This unwavering focus ensures equitable access for small, qualified firms with niche capabilities in maritime support services, reinforcing the Coast Guard’s socioeconomic contracting goals and promoting innovation through diverse vendor engagement. His primary procurement activity is concentrated in NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services), reflecting deep specialization in integrated security infrastructure for maritime platforms. This includes surveillance systems, access control, intrusion detection, and cyber-physical security integrations tailored to Coast Guard vessels and shore facilities. Snyder’s technical domain expertise lies at the intersection of marine operations and physical security systems, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent Coast Guard and DHS cybersecurity and resilience standards.