Jose Nunez

Jose Nunez serves as a procurement specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040), supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize its maritime fleet through strategic acquisition of shipbuilding, repair, and operational infrastructure services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on vessel maintenance, marine electrical systems, and maritime supply chain support, ensuring compliance with lifecycle management requirements and operational readiness standards. His work directly enables the Coast Guard’s ability to maintain mission-critical cutters and auxiliary vessels through timely, technically sound procurement actions. Nunez maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized marine and industrial 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 preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine electrical systems, vessel repair, and maritime logistics. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based service delivery to meet the Coast Guard’s stringent operational demands. A strong advocate for small business participation, Nunez consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 85.7% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster competition, enhance regional economic resilience, and leverage the agility of specialized small firms in delivering niche maritime services. His procurement decisions reflect a commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising technical or operational requirements. His technical focus centers on NAICS codes related to marine and electrical supply chains, including 423610 (electrical apparatus wholesale), 335921 and 335929 (fiber optic and communication cable manufacturing), 332991 (bearing manufacturing), and 441222 (boat dealers). These reflect deep expertise in procuring mission-critical components for vessel propulsion, navigation, communications, and structural integrity, demonstrating specialized knowledge in maritime engineering systems and supply chain logistics.