Tito Gonzalez

Tito Gonzalez serves as a procurement specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, operating under the Department of Homeland Security. He is responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet, ensuring operational readiness through shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts. His portfolio centers on lifecycle management of cutters and vessel systems, with a focus on procurement actions governed by FAR Part 13 and Part 14 procedures. Gonzalez aligns closely with the agency’s mission to enhance maritime safety and endurance by securing mission-critical infrastructure and technical services that support long-term vessel integrity and operational capability. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval architecture, marine electrical systems, and vessel repair services. Gonzalez prioritizes vendors with deep technical proficiency in Coast Guard-specific vessel platforms, fostering long-term supplier collaboration to ensure compliance with stringent maritime safety and regulatory standards. Gonzalez demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 77.8% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to cultivate capacity among qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized marine services. His contracting approach consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to expand the vendor base while maintaining technical rigor and mission alignment. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for 75% of his activity, supplemented by industrial valve manufacturing (332911) and commercial machinery repair (811310). He procures mission-critical components including propulsion systems, hull modifications, corrosion control solutions, and integrated marine electrical networks, demonstrating specialized expertise in naval engineering and maritime logistics.