Ermine B Mikell

Ermine B. Mikell serves as a Purchasing Agent within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where they play a critical role in executing acquisition strategies to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. Responsible for managing the procurement of specialized marine infrastructure components, Mikell ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting the operational readiness of cutters and vessels through timely and effective contracting. Their portfolio primarily consists of metal window and door manufacturing contracts essential to vessel integrity, corrosion resistance, and environmental sealing—key elements in maintaining seaworthiness across the Coast Guard’s aging and new construction platforms. Mikell maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These contractors are recognized for their expertise in marine-grade fabrication, naval architecture support, and mission-critical component integration. The working relationships reflect a preference for proven, technically capable suppliers with demonstrated experience in defense and maritime environments, fostering reliability and quality assurance across the supply chain. Mikell’s procurement activities are exclusively structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a robust institutional commitment to small business participation. All awarded contracts are reserved for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to Coast Guard procurement opportunities and reinforcing the agency’s mandate to cultivate a resilient, diverse vendor base capable of meeting stringent maritime standards. The agency’s procurement focus is narrowly concentrated on NAICS 332321 (Metal Window and Door Manufacturing), underscoring Mikell’s technical expertise in sourcing high-performance, saltwater-resistant fenestration systems and structural enclosures for naval vessels. This specialization demands deep familiarity with MIL-SPEC materials, marine certification standards, and integration requirements for Coast Guard shipyards and maintenance facilities.