Jason Grad

Jason Grad supports the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) within the U.S. Coast Guard in managing critical acquisition programs focused on shipbuilding and vessel maintenance. He plays a key role in executing contracts that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime platforms, ensuring operational readiness for coastal, offshore, and open-ocean missions. His procurement activities center on lifecycle management of naval infrastructure, including structural repairs, propulsion system upgrades, and integrated system modernization. He handles complex, high-stakes acquisitions under the NAICS 336611 classification, coordinating with industry partners to deliver mission-critical capabilities that meet stringent Coast Guard engineering and safety standards. His primary contractor relationships include 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 consistent reliance on Tier 1 shipyard and industrial marine service providers with proven expertise in naval vessel construction, dry-dock operations, and marine systems integration. His contracting patterns indicate deep collaboration with vendors possessing specialized naval experience, often requiring security clearances, ISO certifications, and Navy-qualified workforces. These relationships are characterized by long-term performance, technical fidelity, and adherence to military specification standards. Jason’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a strategic focus on full and open competition for large-scale, technically complex maritime acquisitions. There is no indication of targeted socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, suggesting that mission requirements and the specialized nature of vessel maintenance drive award decisions toward established industrial partners with the capacity to deliver at scale. His domain expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—encompassing hull fabrication, propulsion system overhauls, electrical and navigation system upgrades, and corrosion control. He procures services and materials critical to extending vessel service life, including marine-grade steel, welding services, and integrated combat system retrofits, demonstrating deep familiarity with U.S. Navy and Coast Guard technical manuals and naval architecture standards.