Jerry Ruffinelli

Jerry Ruffinelli serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where he plays a central role in advancing national maritime security through strategic acquisition of specialized vessel construction, modernization, and technical support services. He manages complex contracting actions aligned with the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance coastal and riverine patrol capabilities, sustain specialized fleet readiness, and deploy advanced maritime domain awareness systems. His portfolio primarily encompasses shipbuilding, vessel refit, and integrated systems procurement, requiring deep technical familiarity with naval architecture, propulsion systems, and mission-critical sensor integration. Ruffinelli maintains enduring relationships with a core group of specialized shipyard contractors, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc., reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in small-to-medium sized maritime platforms and defense-grade vessel fabrication. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term partnership over transactional engagement, fostering collaboration on design-to-delivery timelines, compliance with naval standards, and lifecycle sustainment planning. He exhibits a firm commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of his acquisition portfolio toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring that qualified small businesses—particularly those with maritime, shipbuilding, or defense-related capabilities—have equitable access to Coast Guard opportunities. This consistent focus underscores a strategic alignment with federal small business goals and strengthens the industrial base supporting maritime operations. While NAICS data is not available, his procurement activity centers on naval vessel construction, repair, and technical services, indicating deep engagement with shipyard operations, marine systems integration, and Coast Guard-specific mission equipment. His expertise lies in navigating the intersection of defense procurement regulations and specialized maritime engineering requirements to deliver mission-ready assets.