Jakob Kuhlman

Jakob Kuhlman serves as an SK2 Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), where he plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. His responsibilities include managing full lifecycle procurement activities for shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance services, ensuring operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions. Kuhlman routinely handles complex contract actions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, with a focus on technical specifications for naval infrastructure, propulsion systems, and vessel modernization. He works closely with engineering and logistics teams to align contracting strategy with mission-critical readiness goals. Kuhlman 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 vendors provide specialized shipyard services, marine propulsion components, and industrial maintenance support critical to cutter sustainment. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based contracting, and technical compliance with naval engineering standards, fostering reliable supply chain partnerships for high-stakes maritime operations. Kuhlman demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 55.6% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to engage qualified small businesses in ship repair, marine industrial services, and technical training, ensuring broad vendor participation while maintaining mission integrity. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand the Coast Guard’s small business industrial base in maritime support sectors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with significant activity in apprenticeship training (611513) and water transportation support services (488390). He procures specialized marine systems, crew training programs, and vessel maintenance solutions, demonstrating deep expertise in naval architecture and lifecycle support contracting for federal maritime assets.