JOSH DiPiETRO

LT Josh DiPietro serves as a contracting officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040), where he manages critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. His responsibilities include overseeing the full lifecycle of shipbuilding and repair contracts, ensuring vessels remain mission-ready through timely procurement of maintenance, overhaul, and system integration services. He plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s strategic objective of operational endurance by securing specialized shipyard services and technical support essential to cutter readiness. His portfolio is exclusively focused on naval vessel procurement, with an emphasis on dry-dock repairs, propulsion system upgrades, and hull integrity work. LT DiPietro maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced maritime 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 technical proficiency in vessel maintenance, electrical systems retrofitting, and marine fabrication. His procurement approach prioritizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in proven performance, compliance with naval standards, and capacity to execute complex, schedule-sensitive repairs under stringent Coast Guard specifications. His contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven preference for selecting the most technically capable and qualified performers, regardless of business size or certification status, ensuring optimal outcomes for high-stakes maritime operations. LT DiPietro’s expertise is concentrated entirely within NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing. He procures specialized services including dry-docking, structural steel replacement, electrical and mechanical system overhauls, and compliance upgrades to meet U.S. Coast Guard and ABS maritime safety standards. His domain knowledge centers on the technical demands of maintaining a diverse fleet of cutters, requiring deep familiarity with marine engineering, naval architecture, and regulatory compliance frameworks.