Norman R Cofer

Norman R. Cofer serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where he plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—for shipbuilding, vessel repair, marine equipment, and transportation support services. Cofer ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Coast Guard’s strategic priorities of fleet readiness, operational endurance, and lifecycle management. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including PHILADELPHIA ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CO, JDCI ENTERPRISES, INC., ALS SERVICES USA, CORP., CABRAS MARINE CORPORATION, and BAY MARINE BOATWORKS, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche marine contractors capable of delivering technical marine systems, electrical instrumentation, and vessel maintenance services. Cofer’s approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical vetting, and performance-based contract management to ensure mission-critical deliverables meet rigorous maritime standards. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted competitions (62.5%), Cofer demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, consistently allocating 37.5% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster competition and enhance vendor diversity without compromising technical requirements. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to shipbuilding and repair (336611), industrial machinery wholesale (423830), transportation equipment supply (423860), and all other transportation support activities (488999), reflecting deep expertise in maritime systems, marine electrical components, and vessel sustainment services. Cofer’s work directly supports the Coast Guard’s operational capability through technically sound, mission-aligned acquisitions.