Giovanny D. Maria

Giovanny D. Maria serves as a Senior Contracting Officer (SKC) within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of shipboard systems and infrastructure support services, ensuring operational readiness through timely contract award and administration. Maria specializes in complex, technical acquisitions related to vessel maintenance, repair, and systems integration, aligning with the agency’s strategic focus on lifecycle management and fleet endurance. He routinely manages contracts under the Department of Homeland Security’s procurement framework, emphasizing compliance, risk mitigation, and mission alignment. Maria 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 vendors provide critical expertise in marine systems, electrical infrastructure, and vessel repair services, forming long-term partnerships grounded in technical proficiency and performance reliability. His contracting approach prioritizes vendor capability over volume, fostering collaborative engagements that ensure high-quality, mission-essential deliverables across Coast Guard cutters and shore-based facilities. Maria’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted, open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on technical merit and full and open competition, rather than socioeconomic set-asides, reflecting a mission-driven approach to acquiring specialized capabilities where qualified small businesses may be limited in scope or capacity. His primary NAICS focus lies in 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance), underscoring deep expertise in marine environmental systems, mechanical retrofits, and non-automotive industrial maintenance. He procures integrated systems for vessel HVAC, propulsion support, and auxiliary machinery, requiring technical acumen in naval architecture and maritime engineering standards.