John Addaman

John Addaman serves as a Training Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (70Z040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where he plays a critical role in supporting the agency’s maritime readiness mission through specialized acquisition planning for technical and vocational training services. His responsibilities include identifying, evaluating, and procuring training solutions that enhance the operational proficiency of Coast Guard personnel in vessel maintenance, marine systems operations, and safety protocols. Addaman works closely with contracting teams to ensure training acquisitions align with lifecycle management goals for cutters and support infrastructure, focusing on workforce development that sustains mission-critical technical competencies across the fleet. Addaman maintains consistent procurement relationships with key vendors including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These contractors provide specialized marine technical training, equipment operation instruction, and hands-on maintenance curriculum development tailored to Coast Guard vessel systems. His working pattern reflects a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in maritime technical education and certified instructional delivery systems, ensuring alignment with Coast Guard standards and regulatory compliance. Notably, Addaman’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a focus on open competition to secure the highest-quality training services regardless of socioeconomic classification. This approach prioritizes technical capability and proven performance over socioeconomic set-asides, reflecting the specialized nature of the training requirements and the need for subject-matter experts with direct maritime industry experience. His primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), underscoring his specialization in procuring non-degree technical training programs, certification courses, and apprenticeship-style instruction in marine engineering, electrical systems, and vessel repair. He ensures training solutions are accredited, industry-aligned, and delivered through qualified providers with demonstrated experience in Coast Guard-specific operational environments.