John Filippone

John Filippone serves as a key procurement lead within the 7th Coast Guard District Office, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical facility support services to sustain operational readiness across U.S. Coast Guard installations. Responsible for ensuring environmental compliance and infrastructure integrity, he manages a portfolio centered on landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts that directly support workforce safety, aesthetic standards, and ecological stewardship. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mandate to maintain clean, functional, and resilient facilities in high-priority coastal and maritime environments, requiring precise adherence to federal environmental regulations and sustainability benchmarks. Filippone cultivates strong working relationships with a diverse base of small business contractors specializing in hardscape installation, turf management, invasive species control, and sustainable irrigation systems. He consistently engages vendors with proven expertise in federal facility maintenance, fostering long-term partnerships built on performance reliability, environmental compliance, and responsiveness to dynamic operational demands. His contracting approach emphasizes accountability, timely delivery, and adherence to performance-based service levels defined in FAR-based task orders. A staunch advocate for small business inclusion, Filippone directs 100% of his acquisitions toward full Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for all eligible small businesses regardless of socioeconomic designation. This consistent pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to empower local and regional vendors, promote economic resilience within coastal communities, and align with broader Department of Homeland Security objectives for inclusive contracting. His primary procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 561730 — Landscaping Services — encompassing routine groundskeeping, stormwater management landscaping, native plant restoration, and erosion control. He possesses deep technical familiarity with USDA and EPA guidelines for environmentally sensitive sites, ensuring all contracted services meet federal land management standards while supporting the Coast Guard’s commitment to environmental sustainability and mission continuity.