Becky Meyer

Becky M. Meyer serves as a Buyer for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Tracen YORKTOWN (70Z041), a key acquisition node within the Department of Homeland Security focused on sustaining maritime operational readiness. She manages the procurement of mission-critical equipment and infrastructure, including shipbuilding and repair components, marine propulsion systems, and facility upgrades essential to vessel safety, search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement. Her role ensures timely acquisition of technical assets that directly support Coast Guard missions across coastal and inland waterways, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal contracting regulations and lifecycle sustainment planning. Becky collaborates with a diverse base of industrial suppliers and specialized manufacturers, primarily in the marine and defense sectors. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering custom-engineered marine hardware, fire suppression systems, and navigation equipment. Her procurement approach favors vendors with proven technical expertise in naval architecture and maritime compliance standards, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in quality assurance and just-in-time delivery capabilities. Becky demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with over half of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a strategic emphasis on socioeconomic programs, with a notable preference for small business participation over 8(a) or HUBZone set-asides. She actively leverages the small business ecosystem to drive innovation and resilience in the supply chain, ensuring broad vendor access while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where she oversees complex acquisitions of hull modifications, propulsion retrofits, and marine systems integration. Secondary focus areas include engine equipment manufacturing and industrial metal fabrication, reflecting her technical expertise in maritime infrastructure sustainment. Becky’s domain knowledge spans naval engineering standards, Coast Guard-specific safety protocols, and federal acquisition compliance, positioning her as a critical link between operational needs and industrial capacity.