Melody Andaluz

Melody Andaluz serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), responsible for managing acquisitions critical to the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. Focused on shipbuilding, repair, and vessel maintenance, Andaluz oversees complex contracts that ensure operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions. Their work directly supports lifecycle management initiatives for cutters and naval infrastructure, coordinating with industry partners to deliver durable, mission-critical solutions under strict federal compliance standards. Acquisitions under their purview typically involve heavy industrial services, marine systems integration, and specialized maritime component manufacturing. Andaluz 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 reflect a strategic emphasis on experienced shipyards and marine service providers capable of delivering high-integrity repairs, propulsion system upgrades, and structural refits. The contracting approach prioritizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based outcomes, ensuring alignment with Coast Guard safety and operational requirements. A defining feature of Andaluz’s procurement strategy is the exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to small business participation. All acquisitions are structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, reinforcing the agency’s socioeconomic goals while fostering innovation and resilience within the maritime industrial base. The primary technical focus is on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for 83.3% of activity, with secondary emphasis on NAICS 326220 (Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing). This reflects deep expertise in procuring vessel structural components, marine-grade elastomeric systems, and integrated propulsion support infrastructure, positioning Andaluz as a specialist in complex naval maintenance and modernization contracting.