Jay S McReynolds

Jay S. McReynolds serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisition strategies to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from requirements validation and solicitation development to contract award and administration—primarily for shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance services critical to operational readiness. McReynolds specializes in technical acquisitions governed by FAR Part 13 and Part 15, with a focus on naval infrastructure and vessel systems requiring stringent compliance with Coast Guard engineering and safety standards. He maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, all of whom provide specialized shipyard services, propulsion systems, and marine industrial support. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in naval maintenance, dry-dock operations, and integrated marine systems, ensuring technical fidelity and mission-critical reliability. McReynolds demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 53% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate emphasis on small business participation. He also regularly incorporates Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, aligning with Coast Guard and DHS mandates to promote veteran-owned enterprise engagement in national security supply chains. His procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for over 90% of his portfolio, underscoring deep expertise in naval architecture, vessel overhaul, and marine industrial services. He rarely procures outside this domain, demonstrating specialized technical acumen in maritime systems and lifecycle sustainment contracting within the defense and homeland security sectors.