Jesse D'hereaux

Jesse D’hereaux serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), responsible for managing complex acquisitions supporting the sustainment, modernization, and lifecycle management of the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. Focused on ensuring operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions, D’hereaux oversees contracts for ship repair, maintenance, and naval infrastructure upgrades, working closely with industrial partners to deliver mission-critical capabilities under strict federal acquisition regulations. Their work directly supports the Coast Guard’s strategic imperative to maintain a resilient, technologically advanced maritime fleet. D’hereaux maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of specialized industrial contractors, including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with deep expertise in marine systems, vessel fabrication, and naval maintenance services. The contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with firms possessing proven experience in defense-grade shipyard operations and compliance with Coast Guard technical specifications. D’hereaux demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of their procurements structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a robust small business industrial base capable of supporting complex maritime sustainment needs, ensuring equitable access to federal contracting opportunities for qualified small entities without discrimination based on size or socioeconomic status. Their primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors) and 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), indicating specialized acquisitions for custom maritime apparel, protective gear, and facility maintenance services critical to vessel operations. This dual focus reveals expertise in procuring both specialized protective equipment and facility support services essential to sustaining Coast Guard crew readiness and shore-based infrastructure.