Jose R. Rivera

Jose R. Rivera serves as a SK2 Contracting Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Base New Orleans (70Z029), where he plays a pivotal role in managing facility infrastructure acquisitions critical to operational readiness. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for shore-based infrastructure modernization, with a focus on building systems, utilities, and environmental resilience projects. Rivera supports the agency’s mission to sustain and upgrade Coast Guard facilities against coastal hazards by ensuring compliance with federal building standards and sustainability requirements. He typically handles complex, multi-disciplinary procurements involving construction, maintenance, and utility services, often coordinating with engineering and facilities management teams to align contract scope with mission-critical needs. Rivera maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in building systems and environmental services. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with qualified small businesses and experienced general contractors capable of delivering technical solutions in hazardous coastal environments. He fosters transparent, performance-based contracting relationships that emphasize safety, compliance, and long-term facility integrity, often requiring contractors to demonstrate experience with federal facility standards and emergency response infrastructure. Rivera demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 50% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5 and an additional 16.7% awarded through 8(a) competed programs. His procurement strategy prioritizes broad small business participation, including HUBZone and SDVOSB firms where applicable, aligning with Coast Guard mandates to promote equitable economic opportunity. His pattern reflects a deliberate effort to diversify the contractor base while maintaining high performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238210 (electrical contractors), 238220 (plumbing, heating, and HVAC), and 562111 (solid waste collection), with additional emphasis on sewage treatment and specialized building equipment installation. Rivera’s expertise centers on integrated facility services that ensure operational continuity, environmental compliance, and resilience in high-risk coastal zones, making him a key steward of the Coast Guard’s physical infrastructure portfolio.