Joshua Tangermann

Joshua Tangermann serves as a key procurement professional within the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) of the U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security. He is responsible for managing complex acquisition programs centered on the sustainment, repair, and modernization of the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. His work directly supports operational readiness across coastal, offshore, and open-ocean missions by ensuring timely delivery of critical naval infrastructure services. Tangermann routinely handles contracts for shipyard maintenance, marine industrial services, and vessel lifecycle support, coordinating with industry partners to meet stringent maritime safety and engineering standards. He maintains consistent working relationships with leading maritime industrial contractors including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED. These partnerships are primarily focused on heavy marine fabrication, propulsion system integration, hull repair, and marine-grade component supply. Tangermann’s procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical compliance with naval specifications, and performance-based contract management to ensure mission-critical readiness. Tangermann’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a strategic focus on leveraging industrial capacity from large, qualified marine contractors with proven track records in defense-grade shipbuilding and maintenance, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. His primary procurement activity is concentrated under NAICS 314994—Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills—reflecting specialized sourcing of high-strength marine-grade fibers, mooring systems, and specialized textile components critical to vessel safety and operational endurance. This niche focus underscores deep technical expertise in maritime material systems and their integration into naval platforms.