Jing Liu

Jing Liu serves as a procurement specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize maritime fleet operations through strategic acquisition of shipbuilding, repair, and operational support services. Responsible for managing complex contract actions under the Department of Homeland Security, Liu focuses on lifecycle management of cutters and vessels, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational readiness requirements. Their portfolio centers on shipyard services, marine infrastructure maintenance, and mission-critical support systems, requiring deep familiarity with naval engineering standards and maritime logistics. Liu maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc.—all of which provide specialized vessel repair, electrical systems integration, and marine fabrication services. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven maritime industry expertise and demonstrated capacity to meet Coast Guard technical specifications. The procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, rigorous source selection, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements. Set-aside preferences reveal a predominantly open acquisition strategy, with 79.1% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and limited vendor base in marine systems procurement. Nevertheless, Liu actively supports small business participation, with 18.6% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and minor allocations to service-disabled veteran-owned and 8(a) firms, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical requirements. The procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), underscoring deep expertise in naval vessel maintenance and modernization. Additional activity spans facilities support services, commercial machinery repair, and food service contracting for onboard operations, indicating a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining Coast Guard operational endurance across diverse maritime environments.