Marvin O. Ross

Marvin O. Ross supports the National Strike Force Command under the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security in managing critical procurement activities aligned with emergency response readiness. Though his formal title is not listed, his procurement focus centers on training and technical education services essential to sustaining a highly skilled workforce capable of executing hazardous materials response, confined space rescue, and maritime incident management. He plays a pivotal role in acquiring specialized professional development and technical training solutions that directly enhance operational capacity across federal, state, and local response teams. His acquisitions are mission-critical, ensuring personnel are certified and proficient in high-risk environmental and maritime scenarios. Ross engages with a diverse range of contractors specializing in emergency response training and technical education, including firms with expertise in OSHA-compliant hazardous materials handling, maritime rescue simulation, and incident command system instruction. While no specific vendor relationships are publicly identified, his contracting patterns suggest consistent collaboration with both large institutional trainers and niche small businesses capable of delivering scenario-based, hands-on instruction. His approach emphasizes performance-based service delivery, requiring contractors to demonstrate proven capability in delivering accredited, field-tested training curricula under demanding operational conditions. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with equal emphasis on open competition and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This indicates a deliberate effort to foster innovation and capacity-building within the small business community, particularly those qualified to deliver specialized emergency response training. There is no evidence of preference for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, suggesting a focus on capability over socioeconomic designation, while still prioritizing small business participation. Ross’s primary NAICS focus is on professional and management development training (611430) and other technical and trade schools (611519), underscoring his domain expertise in workforce upskilling for high-hazard environments. He procures customized training programs, simulation-based learning systems, and certification courses tailored to Coast Guard and interagency response protocols, ensuring alignment with federal emergency preparedness standards.