Ava M. McIntire

Ava M. McIntire serves as a Contract Specialist with the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) under the U.S. Coast Guard, where she manages the acquisition of critical maritime systems and equipment essential to fleet readiness and operational sustainability. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of specialized marine engineering components, environmental control systems, and fluid power infrastructure for Coast Guard cutters and support vessels. She plays a pivotal role in executing full lifecycle procurement strategies that align with the Coast Guard’s mission to modernize and maintain its maritime assets through technically complex, mission-critical contracts governed by FAR and DFARS requirements. McIntire maintains consistent working 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 contractors provide niche capabilities in marine electrical systems, vessel repair, HVAC integration, and fluid power components, reflecting a preference for established industry specialists with proven maritime experience. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor reliability over volume-driven sourcing. Her procurement pattern reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 80% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. However, she actively supports small business participation through 20% Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, consistently leveraging the capabilities of qualified small businesses without relying on socioeconomic preferences like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. McIntire’s technical focus is concentrated in four NAICS categories—333415, 333414, 332912, and 333618—each representing specialized manufacturing domains critical to vessel systems: commercial refrigeration, heating equipment, fluid power valves and fittings, and auxiliary engine components. Her expertise lies in procuring high-reliability, Coast Guard-certified equipment that meets stringent marine environmental and safety standards, ensuring mission-critical systems operate effectively under extreme maritime conditions.