Cathy Pelekakis

Cathy Pelekakis serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040), responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. She oversees contracts for vessel maintenance, marine system upgrades, and critical shore-based support equipment, ensuring alignment with the Coast Guard’s lifecycle management objectives. Her work directly supports mission readiness by securing reliable, high-integrity components and services for cutters and auxiliary systems, with a focus on long-term operational endurance and regulatory compliance. Pelekakis 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 vendors provide niche capabilities in marine electrical systems, vessel repair, technical maintenance, and custom marine fabrication. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise, quality assurance, and proven performance in demanding maritime environments, often requiring adherence to military and Coast Guard-specific engineering standards. Her acquisition portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with no set-asides utilized across her awarded contracts. This indicates a strategic focus on sourcing the most technically qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic designation, prioritizing mission-critical capability over socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, she engages qualified small firms when their technical offerings align precisely with operational needs. Pelekakis specializes in procurements under NAICS codes 334511 for nautical navigation and detection systems, 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, and 332510 and 333618 for hardware and engine equipment manufacturing. Her domain expertise lies in maritime electrical systems, mechanical component overhaul, and marine structural fabrication, ensuring that all acquired goods and services meet rigorous Coast Guard safety and performance benchmarks.