Christina Ayers

Christina Ayers serves as a Contract Specialist with the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) under the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for shipbuilding, vessel repair, maintenance, and specialized marine infrastructure systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational readiness requirements. She routinely handles negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, focusing on cost-reimbursement and fixed-price contracts for high-value, mission-critical assets that support cutter modernization and operational endurance. Ayers maintains established 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 vendors with proven expertise in marine engineering, electrical systems integration, and shipyard services. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, past performance, and industrial base reliability, fostering long-term vendor collaborations that align with the Coast Guard’s need for specialized maritime support. Her contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on open competition, with 86% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on best-value outcomes over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation remains a secondary priority at 13.9%, she actively supports Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 when market conditions and technical requirements align. Ayers specializes in procurements governed by NAICS codes 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 333923 (Overhead Traveling Crane and Hoist Manufacturing), with significant activity in 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products) and 333618 (Other Engine Equipment). Her domain expertise centers on marine propulsion systems, vessel maintenance infrastructure, and engineered metal components critical to Coast Guard cutter operations, reflecting deep technical familiarity with naval architecture and maritime logistics.