Gilbert J Hernandez

Gilbert J. Hernandez serves as a Contracting Officer for the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) within the U.S. Coast Guard, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of critical shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance services essential to sustaining the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. His portfolio centers on lifecycle management of naval infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness across coastal, offshore, and open-ocean missions. Hernandez specializes in full and open competitions under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting, technical evaluation, and contract administration for complex maritime systems. He plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s strategic modernization objectives through timely and compliant procurement actions. Hernandez 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 contractors provide specialized marine engineering, vessel fabrication, propulsion system integration, and dry-dock maintenance services. His contracting approach reflects a preference for long-term, performance-driven partnerships with vendors possessing proven maritime expertise and certified quality management systems, fostering reliability and technical accountability across mission-critical contracts. Hernandez demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes contracting opportunities for small businesses with relevant maritime industrial capabilities, ensuring equitable access to federal procurement for firms capable of supporting the Coast Guard’s technical requirements. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient small business industrial base aligned with national maritime security needs. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 332510—Hardware Manufacturing—which encompasses the design, fabrication, and integration of marine hardware systems, including hull components, propulsion subsystems, and structural reinforcements. Hernandez possesses deep technical expertise in maritime industrial processes, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent Coast Guard engineering standards and regulatory compliance requirements for safety, durability, and operational performance.