Albert Hewitt

Albert Hewitt serves as a procurement lead within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, overseeing acquisitions critical to the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts, ensuring operational readiness through timely procurement of engineered systems and mission-critical infrastructure. Hewitt specializes in complex technical acquisitions involving vessel systems, propulsion components, and integrated digital support services, aligning closely with the Coast Guard’s strategic focus on fleet endurance and maritime domain awareness. He maintains consistent working relationships with key 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 specialized marine engineering firms and industrial service providers with proven expertise in naval vessel maintenance, electrical systems integration, and marine fabrication. Hewitt’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in quality assurance and regulatory adherence. Hewitt’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. This pattern underscores a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic criteria, with awards awarded based on merit, past performance, and compliance with maritime safety standards. His primary NAICS focus areas—333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services)—reveal deep expertise in procuring propulsion and control systems for cutters alongside bespoke software solutions for vessel diagnostics, maintenance scheduling, and fleet management systems. Hewitt’s technical domain spans marine mechanical engineering and integrated maritime IT, ensuring that both hardware and software components meet Coast Guard operational and cybersecurity requirements.