Joseph B Neil

Joseph B. Neil serves as a Contracting Officer for the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (70Z040) within the U.S. Coast Guard, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. His portfolio centers on shipbuilding, vessel repair, and mission-critical systems procurement, ensuring the readiness and endurance of cutters and related maritime assets. He executes full lifecycle contracting under FAR and DFARS guidelines, with a focus on technical, engineering, and maintenance services essential to naval platform sustainment. Neil’s work directly supports the Coast Guard’s strategic imperative to maintain a resilient, technologically advanced maritime force. Neil maintains consistent working 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 partnerships reflect a reliance on specialized marine repair providers, electrical systems integrators, and technical service firms with proven expertise in Coast Guard vessel platforms. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and compliance with maritime industry standards, fostering reliable supply chain continuity for mission-critical maintenance and modernization efforts. While the majority of Neil’s acquisitions—86.2%—are conducted without set-asides, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (12.3%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides (1.5%). His contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to competitive open procurement while strategically leveraging socioeconomic programs to expand vendor diversity and enhance industrial base resilience within the maritime support sector. Neil’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 334511 (nautical and navigation systems manufacturing) and 335999 (miscellaneous electrical components), with significant activity in shipbuilding and repair (336611). He regularly acquires integrated maritime electronics, radar and communication systems, propulsion controls, and vessel maintenance services, demonstrating deep technical expertise in naval systems integration and lifecycle support for Coast Guard assets.