Jacob Ross

Jacob Ross serves as a procurement specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080) of the U.S. Coast Guard, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize its fleet of cutters and maritime assets. He manages complex acquisition programs focused on shipbuilding, vessel repair, dry dock overhauls, and propulsion system upgrades, ensuring operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions. His work directly enables the Coast Guard’s long-term fleet life extension strategy through contract execution for critical naval infrastructure and technical services. Ross handles a high-volume portfolio of negotiated contracts under FAR and DFARS frameworks, emphasizing technical compliance, lifecycle support, and performance-based acquisition methods. He maintains consistent, long-term relationships with key industrial partners including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Bay Ship & Yacht Co, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., Automatic Coating Limited USA, and Technico Corporation. These vendors provide specialized capabilities in marine engineering, corrosion protection, hull fabrication, and propulsion system modernization. Ross’s contracting approach favors established, qualified shipyard and marine systems contractors with proven track records in naval maintenance and federal compliance, fostering stable, performance-driven partnerships that prioritize quality and schedule adherence. Ross’s procurement activity reflects a uniform preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This pattern indicates a strategic focus on mission-critical capabilities where specialized expertise and industrial capacity outweigh socioeconomic targeting criteria. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in this branch’s contracting model, all awards remain subject to standard small business subcontracting plan requirements. The technical domain centers on shipyard services, naval vessel maintenance, and marine systems integration, aligning with NAICS categories typically associated with shipbuilding and repair (e.g., 336611, 336612). Ross’s expertise lies in procuring engineered solutions for structural integrity, propulsion reliability, and corrosion control—core competencies essential to sustaining the Coast Guard’s aging and mission-critical cutter fleet.