SK2 JOSHUA FLORES

Sk2 Joshua Flores serves as a procurement specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) of the U.S. Coast Guard, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize its fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. Responsible for managing acquisition strategies for critical ship repair, maintenance, and logistical support services, Flores ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions. His portfolio centers on lifecycle management of naval infrastructure, with a focus on industrial marine services and hazardous material handling. He routinely oversees contract execution for complex, mission-critical projects requiring technical expertise in vessel systems, corrosion control, and marine industrial operations. Flores maintains consistent working relationships with key 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 preference for vendors with proven capabilities in shipyard services, marine propulsion support, and vessel maintenance. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and adherence to maritime industry standards, ensuring reliable delivery of services critical to Coast Guard operational continuity. Flores demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower qualified small entities, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB, fostering innovation and resilience within the maritime industrial base. His contracting patterns prioritize equitable access and capacity-building among small firms capable of delivering specialized marine and industrial services. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 424720 (petroleum and petroleum products wholesale distribution) and 562112 (hazardous waste collection), indicating deep expertise in managing fuel logistics, spill response, and environmentally compliant waste handling for naval vessels. These specializations underscore his technical proficiency in marine environmental compliance, hazardous material containment, and fuel supply chain management critical to Coast Guard operational sustainability.