Jack Rodman

Jack Rodman serves as a Contracting Officer for the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) within the U.S. Coast Guard, where he manages complex acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing the nation’s maritime fleet. His portfolio centers on shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance of cutters and naval infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions. Rodman oversees full lifecycle procurement activities—from solicitation and source selection to contract administration—primarily under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures, with a focus on performance-based contracting and integrated logistics support. He plays a pivotal role in executing the Coast Guard’s strategic modernization agenda through timely, compliant, and mission-driven acquisitions. Rodman maintains longstanding 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 shipyard services, propulsion system integration, marine fabrication, and vessel maintenance solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes performance accountability, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors who demonstrate proven expertise in naval engineering and maritime systems. Rodman exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 40% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He also consistently supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and, to a lesser extent, HUBZone firms, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals while maintaining competitive rigor. His set-aside strategy balances mission needs with statutory obligations, ensuring broad vendor access without compromising technical or schedule requirements. His procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep expertise in naval architecture, dry-dock operations, and marine systems integration. He also procures specialized components such as overhead cranes and mechanical power transmission equipment, demonstrating technical fluency in marine industrial systems and lifecycle support infrastructure.