Freda A. Reilly

Freda A. Reilly serves as a Contract Specialist with the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) under the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in managing complex acquisition programs for shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance of maritime vessels. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract execution—from solicitation and source selection to award administration and closeout—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Coast Guard-specific procurement policies. She specializes in high-stakes, mission-critical acquisitions that sustain the operational readiness of cutters and naval infrastructure across coastal and open-ocean domains, frequently engaging in negotiated procurements under both fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types. Reilly maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc., Vigor Marine LLC, JAG Industrial Services, Inc., G I Industrial-Marine, LLC, and L1 Enterprises Incorporated. These vendors are recognized for their expertise in naval architecture, marine engineering, and vessel sustainment services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical due diligence, and performance-based contracting to ensure delivery of mission-critical capabilities aligned with Coast Guard operational requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Reilly consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 60% of her acquisition portfolio to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition, enhance innovation, and support socioeconomic goals within the maritime industrial base. She routinely structures procurements to maximize opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and other eligible entities. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), which accounts for 80% of her acquisitions, encompassing dry-docking, structural refurbishment, propulsion system upgrades, and hull maintenance. The remaining 20% involves remediation services under NAICS 562910, supporting environmental compliance and hazardous material abatement on naval assets. Reilly’s expertise spans marine systems integration, naval lifecycle management, and regulatory adherence in federally funded maritime infrastructure programs.