Devora I. Ford

Devora I. Ford serves as a Purchasing Agent for the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) within the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a critical role in securing essential equipment and services to sustain the operational readiness of the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. Her procurement activities center on shipboard systems, maintenance infrastructure, and mission-critical instrumentation, ensuring vessels remain compliant, safe, and mission-capable throughout their lifecycle. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, primarily executing requirements through competitive sealed bidding and simplified acquisition procedures, with a focus on technical specifications for marine and industrial applications. Ford 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, industrial instrumentation, and specialized marine fabrication. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical proficiency, vendor reliability, and timely delivery to support the Coast Guard’s operational tempo, often requiring coordination across multiple shipyards and maintenance facilities. Ford’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing mission-critical performance and availability of specialized expertise. While small business participation is not formally targeted in her portfolio, her reliance on niche vendors suggests indirect engagement with qualified small businesses offering highly specialized marine and industrial solutions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), with significant activity in manufacturing categories including 333414 (heating equipment), 334310 (audio/video equipment), 334513 (industrial process instrumentation), and 335311 (power transformers). This reflects deep expertise in procuring complex, mission-essential systems for vessel electronics, control panels, power distribution, and environmental control units critical to Coast Guard cutter operations.