Jesse Katz

Jesse Katz serves as a key procurement lead at U.S. Coast Guard Base Seattle (70Z033), responsible for managing facility infrastructure and maintenance acquisitions critical to operational readiness. Working within the agency’s mission to sustain maritime and coastal infrastructure, Katz oversees the acquisition of building systems, utilities, and site services that support vessel maintenance, base operations, and environmental compliance. His portfolio is focused on high-priority construction and facility support contracts, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical services through compliant, performance-based contracting methods. Katz maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including VCLOUD GOV INC., ASTRALLIC INC., M.B.A. ADHC LLC, VICTORY CONTRACTING LLC, and JOHN’S WATERPROOFING CO. These vendors are frequently engaged for specialized facility maintenance, electrical and mechanical system upgrades, and environmental remediation services. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and long-term vendor performance, fostering collaborative partnerships with contractors who demonstrate proven capability in Coast Guard-specific infrastructure environments. All of Katz’s acquisitions are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to maximizing small business participation. He consistently prioritizes contracts awarded to small businesses across all socioeconomic categories, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities and reinforcing the Coast Guard’s mandate to strengthen local economic resilience through strategic sourcing. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing), indicating a specialized technical domain centered on the acquisition of power generation systems, electrical distribution components, and related mechanical infrastructure essential to Coast Guard facility operations. This specialization underscores his expertise in procuring mission-critical energy and utility systems that support continuous operational capability in remote and high-demand maritime locations.