Elizabeth Sharpe

Elizabeth Sharpe serves as a Storekeeper First Class at U.S. Coast Guard Base Boston (70Z024), where she plays a critical role in the logistical execution of procurement operations supporting maritime infrastructure and operational readiness. Responsible for inventory management, supply chain coordination, and material disposition, she ensures timely availability of critical components for vessel maintenance, facility sustainment, and security systems. Her work directly enables mission-critical activities by bridging procurement directives with on-site operational needs, particularly in ship repair, environmental compliance, and port security support. She routinely handles low-to-mid-tier acquisitions for specialized equipment, maintenance supplies, and contractor-furnished materials under standardized federal acquisition protocols. Sharpe maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of vendors including National Crane Services Inc., Gravitec Systems Inc., Aerofleet Logistics LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and JD Tierra Verde LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche technical services such as crane operations, marine system integration, logistics support, and site development tailored to Coast Guard infrastructure requirements. Her procurement interactions are characterized by reliability, technical specificity, and adherence to performance-based contract metrics, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in compliance and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Sharpe consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 75% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 12.5% awarded through 8(a) competed programs. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate local and disadvantaged business enterprises, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities while enhancing supply chain resilience through diversified vendor networks. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334511 for nautical instrumentation and 561730 for landscaping services, with significant activity in 488390 (water transportation support) and 561790 (building services). She specializes in acquiring technical marine systems, environmental remediation supplies, and facility maintenance services, demonstrating deep familiarity with Coast Guard-specific operational environments and regulatory compliance standards.