Jeffrey A Cross

Jeffrey A. Cross serves as Supervisory Contract Specialist at the U.S. Coast Guard’s CEU OAKLAND (70Z088) procurement office, where he oversees the planning, solicitation, and award of complex civil engineering and infrastructure contracts critical to maritime operational readiness. His role ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain navigational safety, port security, and base resilience. He routinely manages high-stakes acquisitions in heavy civil engineering, including dredging, shoreline stabilization, and facility modernization, coordinating closely with engineering staff, environmental specialists, and legal advisors to deliver mission-critical infrastructure under tight operational timelines. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Mr. Cross maintains a robust network of qualified contractors specializing in heavy civil works and industrial construction, fostering long-term partnerships with firms possessing proven expertise in federal maritime infrastructure projects. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, rigorous source selection, and post-award oversight to ensure contractor accountability and mission alignment across diverse geographic regions. Mr. Cross demonstrates a strong institutional commitment to small business participation, with approximately two-thirds of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes socioeconomic contracting opportunities, consistently directing awards to small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, 8(a), and SDVOSB programs, thereby supporting economic development in underserved communities while expanding the pool of qualified vendors capable of meeting the Coast Guard’s technical demands. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), encompassing dredging, bulkhead construction, and marine terminal upgrades, with a secondary emphasis on NAICS 236210 (Industrial Building Construction) for logistics and maintenance facilities. He brings deep technical expertise in geotechnical, hydraulic, and environmental compliance requirements, ensuring all acquisitions align with federal environmental standards and Coast Guard operational specifications.