Alberta M Galek

Alberta M. Galek serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 3, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize its maritime fleet through strategic acquisition of shipbuilding, repair, and specialized marine infrastructure services. Responsible for managing complex contracts aligned with vessel lifecycle management, Galek oversees the procurement of mission-critical components and services essential to operational readiness, including electrical systems, marine fabrication, and industrial maintenance. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s ability to maintain fleet endurance and safety across diverse operational environments. Galek maintains consistent contracting 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 preference for contractors with deep technical expertise in marine electrical systems, vessel repair, and custom fabrication. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and proven performance in high-stakes maritime environments, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in technical proficiency and quality assurance. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for full and open competition, with 93.9% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation remains limited at 6.1%, it is primarily channeled through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, suggesting a measured but intentional inclusion of qualified small firms when market conditions permit. Galek’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), which encompasses specialized marine components and non-standard fabricated systems, alongside significant activity in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing). Her technical domain expertise centers on maritime electrical systems, structural repairs, and industrial machinery maintenance, reflecting a deep alignment with the Coast Guard’s need for durable, mission-specific solutions in austere operational settings.