Crystal G. Elliott

Crystal G. Elliott serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and service-specific regulations. She specializes in shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts critical to operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions, with a focus on delivering mission-critical naval infrastructure solutions through competitive and transparent contracting practices. Elliott maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced shipyard and marine industrial contractors capable of delivering specialized vessel maintenance, propulsion system integration, and structural repair services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and long-term sustainment planning, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate proven expertise in naval maritime systems. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with 40% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, supplemented by 5% each to HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. While half of her actions remain open to all competitors, her deliberate use of socioeconomic authorities reflects a strong institutional commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small and disadvantaged firms within the defense industrial base. Elliott’s technical focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for 85% of her portfolio, with additional activity in bolt and fastener manufacturing (332722) and specialized industrial machinery (333249). She routinely procures heavy marine fabrication, hull repairs, propulsion system overhauls, and corrosion control services, demonstrating deep domain expertise in naval architecture, maritime engineering, and lifecycle support for government-owned vessels.