Courtney Brown

Courtney Brown serves as a procurement specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040), supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize the national maritime fleet. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions related to vessel maintenance, repair, and operational infrastructure, Brown ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing readiness and lifecycle management of Coast Guard cutters and support systems. Their portfolio encompasses a wide range of maritime-specific services and equipment, including shipbuilding, marine engineering, and specialized rental solutions critical to fleet operational endurance. Brown maintains consistent 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 specialized marine service providers and industrial equipment vendors with proven expertise in Coast Guard-specific operational environments. The procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and past performance in high-stakes maritime maintenance and retrofitting projects. A strong advocate for small business participation, Brown consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, with approximately 72.7% of awards directed to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition and capability development within the maritime industrial base, prioritizing socioeconomic programs that enhance resilience and innovation among smaller, mission-aligned vendors. The procurement focus centers on NAICS 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing) and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), underscoring expertise in vessel overhaul, marine mechanical systems, and specialized equipment leasing. Additional activity in 333998 and construction-related equipment leasing demonstrates a cross-domain understanding of maritime logistics and infrastructure support, aligning procurement actions with the Coast Guard’s operational and maintenance imperatives.