SKC David D Alvarez

SKC David D. Alvarez serves as a Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions critical to national maritime security and operational readiness. He manages complex procurement actions for aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with a primary focus on new vessel construction, fleet modernization, and maritime domain awareness systems. His portfolio supports the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance coastal and riverine patrol capabilities through timely, compliant, and mission-driven contracting solutions aligned with federal acquisition regulations and defense acquisition policies. Alvarez maintains long-standing relationships with key shipbuilding and maritime service providers, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These partnerships reflect a consistent reliance on specialized shipyards and technical contractors capable of delivering high-integrity, Coast Guard-specification vessels and integrated systems. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and contractor accountability in delivering mission-critical maritime assets under strict regulatory and safety standards. Alvarez’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While he does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides, his contracting actions remain fully compliant with all federal small business participation requirements, ensuring transparency and equitable access for all qualified vendors within the competitive marketplace. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for 60% of his activity, followed by 236116 (New Multifamily Housing Construction) and 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), each representing 20%. This reflects his expertise in overseeing complex shipyard construction, facility upgrades, and specialized marine infrastructure projects essential to sustaining the Coast Guard’s operational fleet and shore-based support systems.