Natalie J. Rodriguez

Natalie J. Rodriguez serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific regulations. She primarily manages contracts for shipbuilding, vessel repair, and naval infrastructure maintenance, aligning acquisitions with the Coast Guard’s operational readiness goals for coastal, offshore, and open-ocean missions. Rodriguez maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners 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 focus on shipyard capabilities, marine systems integration, and industrial maintenance services critical to vessel lifecycle management. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and technical compliance with naval engineering standards. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 62.6% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a strong commitment to small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (36.1%). HUBZone set-asides account for 1.2% of her portfolio, reflecting targeted efforts to engage economically disadvantaged communities. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster competition and resilience in the maritime industrial base. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), which dominates her acquisition portfolio at 77.1%, underscoring deep expertise in naval architecture, hull fabrication, propulsion system integration, and dry-dock maintenance. Secondary areas include industrial instrumentation (334513) and commercial machinery repair (811310), demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining complex maritime platforms.