Noel M. Filipinas

Noel M. Filipinas serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Cg ACADEMY (70Z039), a critical training and operational readiness facility under the U.S. Coast Guard within the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, he manages the acquisition of goods and services essential to sustaining the academy’s maritime training infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and supporting the lifecycle management of training assets. His responsibilities include sourcing specialized maintenance services, facility upgrades, and logistical support critical to maintaining a fully operational academic environment for cadets and staff. Filipinas handles a diverse portfolio of non-defense, mission-critical procurements aligned with facility operations and environmental compliance. Filipinas maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TOP 3D SHOP INC, VANTAGE POINT, INC, CHASE, LEAVITT & CO. INC, and CROCKER'S BOATYARD, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in maritime asset maintenance, facility systems, and specialized fabrication services. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and responsiveness, fostering long-term vendor collaborations that align with the academy’s operational tempo and regulatory standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Filipinas consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with 81.5% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while ensuring access to agile, specialized service providers. His contracting patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to socioeconomic goals, with minimal use of open competitions and a clear preference for small business eligibility. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238330 (Flooring Contractors), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), indicating deep engagement with facility infrastructure, marine repair, and environmental remediation services. Filipinas brings technical expertise in managing acquisitions for maritime training environments, ensuring that all procurements support the academy’s mission of sustaining a safe, functional, and mission-ready training ecosystem.