Jaime Diaz

Jaime Diaz serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of cutter fleet sustainment, modernization, and maritime infrastructure readiness. Focused on lifecycle management of naval vessels, Diaz oversees the solicitation and award of contracts for shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance services critical to operational continuity across coastal and open-ocean missions. Their work directly supports the Coast Guard’s strategic imperative to maintain a resilient, technologically advanced fleet, with a primary emphasis on procurement actions governed by FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures for both commercial and non-developmental items. Diaz maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of industry 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 are selected for their proven capabilities in naval shipyard operations, propulsion system integration, and marine industrial services. The procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance history, quality assurance compliance, and technical expertise in marine systems, ensuring reliable delivery of mission-critical upgrades and repairs. Set-aside preferences reflect a balanced strategy, with approximately one-third of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation in maritime industrial support. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a structured effort to broaden the industrial base and enhance competition among qualified vendors. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with secondary focus on NAICS 333611 (Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing). This reflects deep technical expertise in naval architecture, propulsion systems, and auxiliary power units, with acquisitions targeting structural overhauls, engine replacements, and integrated marine systems essential to vessel endurance and mission capability.