Erin Dugan

Erin T. Dugan, CTR, serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 3, supporting the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on ship repair, vessel maintenance, and critical marine system upgrades, ensuring the operational readiness of cutters and support assets. Her work directly enables lifecycle management of Coast Guard vessels through contract vehicles that span fabrication, mechanical systems, and specialized marine engineering services, aligning with the agency’s mission to maintain maritime safety and national security. Dugan 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 proven expertise in shipyard-level repairs, fluid power systems, plate work fabrication, and commercial marine equipment maintenance. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical capability, and long-term vendor performance, fostering stable, mission-critical supplier relationships. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for full and open competition, with 84.2% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capacity over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 15.8% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission efficiency and broad vendor engagement. Dugan’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair) and 336611 (shipbuilding and repairing), reflecting deep expertise in marine systems maintenance and vessel construction. She routinely procures specialized components such as fluid power actuators, plate work assemblies, and marine communications equipment, requiring technical proficiency in naval architecture, corrosion control, and maritime regulatory compliance. Her domain knowledge ensures acquisitions meet stringent Coast Guard safety and operational standards.