Miguel A. Cruz Rivera

Miguel A. Cruz Rivera serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s LOG-9 office (70Z084), supporting the agency’s mission to sustain operational readiness through life-cycle support services for shore-based and maritime infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility maintenance, environmental services, and mission-critical support systems, ensuring that Coast Guard installations remain secure, functional, and compliant with federal standards. His work directly enables the readiness of personnel and assets across coastal and inland waterway operations, with an emphasis on timely, compliant, and mission-aligned contracting solutions. Cruz Rivera maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, ISN ALLIANCE LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, and FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC. These partnerships span facility construction, security systems, environmental services, and specialized technical support, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven performance in federal environments. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration while maintaining rigorous oversight. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to full and open competition. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses while ensuring access to specialized capabilities not always available within the small business pool. He actively leverages small business set-asides to promote economic inclusion without compromising mission requirements. Cruz Rivera’s primary NAICS focus areas include 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 561621 (Security Systems Services), underscoring his expertise in facility infrastructure and protective services. He also regularly procures testing and support services under 541380 and 561990, indicating deep familiarity with technical compliance, environmental monitoring, and integrated facility management. His domain expertise centers on sustaining Coast Guard infrastructure through high-integrity, code-compliant, and mission-critical contracting.