Erica Gibbs

Erica Gibbs serves as the primary procurement lead for the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) within the U.S. Coast Guard, overseeing acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical readiness standards. She routinely handles complex, technical procurements for vessel systems, marine equipment, and support services essential to operational endurance, with a focus on long-term asset sustainability and regulatory compliance. Gibbs maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized marine and industrial 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 naval architecture, marine electrical systems, and vessel maintenance. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and proven performance in high-stakes maritime environments, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in quality and compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gibbs consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 74% of her awards reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, enabling small, qualified firms to contribute meaningfully to national maritime security. Her procurement strategy aligns with Coast Guard directives to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490), and Hardware Manufacturing (332510), reflecting expertise in procuring specialized marine hardware, vessel maintenance systems, and industrial equipment essential to cutter operations. She demonstrates technical fluency in maritime infrastructure procurement, ensuring acquisitions support the Coast Guard’s enduring mission of safety, security, and environmental stewardship.