John Ramos

John Ramos supports the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) within the U.S. Coast Guard, managing critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. He oversees the procurement of shipbuilding, repair, maintenance, and related technical services essential to vessel readiness and lifecycle management. His portfolio includes complex contracts for naval vessel systems, marine equipment, and specialized industrial support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational mission requirements. Ramos plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with the Coast Guard’s long-term fleet modernization goals and maritime security priorities. Ramos maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche marine engineering, electrical systems integration, vessel repair, and technical maintenance services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical reliability, and performance-based contracting, often engaging firms with proven expertise in Coast Guard-specific vessel platforms and operational environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ramos consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 82% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to fostering competition among qualified small firms and expanding economic opportunity within the maritime support sector. His contracting patterns reflect a strategic alignment with socioeconomic goals, ensuring robust small business involvement without compromising mission-critical capabilities. His primary NAICS focus areas include Ship Building and Repairing (336611) and Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490), indicating deep expertise in marine infrastructure and equipment support. He also procures industrial machinery, abrasive products, and fiber optic cabling systems critical to vessel modernization. Ramos brings specialized knowledge in maritime technical domains, ensuring acquisitions meet rigorous Coast Guard safety, durability, and interoperability standards.