Ebony M. Benedetto

Ebony M. Benedetto serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040), supporting the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on shipbuilding, vessel repair, and critical marine system maintenance, ensuring the readiness and endurance of Coast Guard cutters and support assets. Her work directly aligns with the agency’s mission to maintain operational superiority through lifecycle management of maritime platforms, coordinating contracts that span technical, logistical, and industrial domains essential to naval operations. Benedetto maintains consistent relationships with specialized marine 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 deep expertise in vessel systems integration, electrical and mechanical repair, and shipyard services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration with firms possessing proven capabilities in Coast Guard-specific operational environments, ensuring reliability and compliance with maritime safety standards. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with 37.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively fosters opportunities for qualified small businesses in marine services and technical support sectors, contributing to a resilient and diverse vendor base. Benedetto’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 811219 (Other Miscellaneous Repair and Maintenance), with additional emphasis on heating equipment, industrial machinery maintenance, and fluid metering systems. She specializes in procuring mission-critical components and services that support vessel propulsion, electrical systems, environmental controls, and onboard instrumentation, reflecting deep domain expertise in naval engineering and maritime logistics.