Erica E. Fetter

Erica E. Fetter serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where she supports the strategic acquisition of maritime and aerospace systems critical to national security and operational readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for vessel construction, modernization, and technical support services, ensuring alignment with the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance coastal patrol capabilities and maritime domain awareness. She routinely handles complex, high-stakes procurements under the Department of Defense Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on delivering mission-critical platforms and integrated systems to sustain fleet readiness. Fetter maintains long-standing relationships with specialized shipbuilders and maritime technology providers, including Bollinger Shipyards, Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, niche vendors with proven expertise in naval architecture, aluminum and steel vessel fabrication, and Coast Guard-specific operational requirements. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and performance history over volume-based competition, fostering stable, mission-aligned vendor relationships. Her procurement portfolio reflects no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a strategic emphasis on capability and capacity over socioeconomic classification, prioritizing technical merit and industrial readiness to meet urgent operational needs. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, her portfolio includes a diverse array of contractors, suggesting a pragmatic, performance-driven contracting philosophy. Fetter’s primary focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for 75% of her acquisitions, encompassing new construction, mid-life upgrades, and repair of patrol and response vessels. The remaining 25% involves NAICS 423430, supporting the procurement of advanced computing systems, sensors, and software for maritime surveillance and command-and-control platforms. Her expertise centers on integrated naval systems requiring rigorous certification and interoperability with Coast Guard command networks.