Henry M. Santos

Henry M. Santos, serving as a Senior Contracting Officer (SKC) within the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) of the U.S. Coast Guard, oversees the acquisition of critical maritime infrastructure and vessel sustainment services essential to national security and operational readiness. His responsibilities include managing full lifecycle procurement for shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the Coast Guard’s strategic modernization goals. Santos specializes in complex, high-stakes acquisitions involving naval architecture, marine engineering, and industrial marine services, frequently handling multi-year, performance-based contracts that require rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation. Santos 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 partnerships reflect a focus on Tier 1 shipyard and marine industrial contractors with proven capabilities in cutter maintenance, propulsion system integration, and marine fabrication. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance incentives, and technical oversight to ensure delivery of mission-critical maritime assets under demanding operational conditions. A strong advocate for small business participation, Santos consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over half of his portfolio allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages 8(a) competed contracts and maintains a balanced approach that integrates small business capabilities into the broader industrial base, reinforcing the Coast Guard’s commitment to equitable contracting and workforce development. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with significant activity in navigational services (488330), industrial valve manufacturing (332911), and water transportation support (488390). This technical specialization underscores his expertise in acquiring integrated marine systems, including propulsion components, hull modifications, and vessel support services critical to sustaining the Coast Guard’s fleet across diverse maritime environments.