Jorge Gonzalez

Jorge Gonzalez serves as a Senior Contracting Officer (SKC) within the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) of the U.S. Coast Guard, responsible for managing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the nation’s maritime fleet. His portfolio centers on shipbuilding, vessel repair, and critical marine infrastructure upgrades, ensuring operational readiness for coastal and open-ocean missions. Gonzalez specializes in full lifecycle procurement of naval systems, overseeing contracts for propulsion, electrical systems, and integrated maritime technologies. He plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategy with the Coast Guard’s long-term fleet modernization goals, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations and maritime engineering standards. Gonzalez maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc., Vigor Marine LLC, JAG Industrial Services, Inc., G.I. Industrial-Marine, LLC, and L1 Enterprises Incorporated. These contractors provide specialized shipyard services, marine electrical systems, and industrial maintenance solutions critical to cutter sustainment. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based contracting, and technical validation of marine-grade components, fostering reliable partnerships with firms possessing deep expertise in naval architecture and maritime industrial operations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gonzalez consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with 83.3% of his awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient industrial base of qualified maritime suppliers, including HUBZone and SDVOSB firms, enhancing competition and innovation while meeting statutory socioeconomic objectives. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced emphasis on capability and compliance, ensuring small businesses are meaningfully integrated into high-stakes naval procurement. His primary NAICS focus spans shipbuilding and repair (336611), industrial machinery wholesaling (423830), and miscellaneous electrical equipment manufacturing (335999), reflecting a technical domain grounded in marine propulsion, power distribution, and integrated vessel systems. Gonzalez’s expertise lies in procuring mission-critical components for cutters, including communications gear, auxiliary power units, and corrosion-resistant marine hardware, ensuring interoperability and durability in austere maritime environments.