Jonathan Benvenuto

Jonathan Benvenuto, LT, serves as a contracting professional within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security. He is responsible for managing the acquisition of shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance services critical to sustaining the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. His role centers on ensuring operational readiness through lifecycle management of cutters and vessel systems, executing full and open competitions and set-aside contracts in strict alignment with FAR guidelines. Benvenuto specializes in complex, technical procurements requiring deep maritime engineering expertise, including hull modifications, propulsion system upgrades, and electro-mechanical integration for naval platforms. He maintains consistent, long-term relationships with key contractors including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These vendors are recognized for their specialized capabilities in naval vessel repair, marine electrical systems, and vessel refit services. Benvenuto’s procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and contractor accountability, fostering partnerships with firms that demonstrate proven experience in Coast Guard-specific operational environments and regulatory compliance. Benvenuto maintains a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside preference across all his acquisitions, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals under FAR Part 19.5. He consistently directs opportunities to small businesses with demonstrated maritime expertise, ensuring broad participation from service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, and other certified small entities without compromising mission-critical standards. His technical domain is exclusively focused on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—where he procures services related to dry-dock maintenance, structural refurbishment, electrical and propulsion system overhauls, and compliance upgrades for federal maritime vessels. His expertise lies in managing technically intricate, safety-sensitive procurements that demand adherence to U.S. Coast Guard and ABS marine standards, ensuring fleet modernization remains aligned with operational endurance requirements.