Heather R. Salisbury

Heather R. Salisbury serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing the nation’s maritime fleet. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts, ensuring operational readiness of cutters and naval assets across coastal and open-ocean missions. She specializes in complex, technical procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, often involving dry dock overhauls, propulsion system upgrades, and corrosion control services. Her work directly supports the Coast Guard’s strategic imperative to extend vessel service life while maintaining compliance with federal acquisition regulations and maritime safety standards. Heather regularly collaborates with a core group of specialized maritime contractors, including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., Bay Ship & Yacht Co., and Technico Corporation, among others. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements focused on naval vessel maintenance, coating systems, and structural refurbishment. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical expertise in marine systems, and adherence to Navy and Coast Guard engineering specifications, fostering collaborative relationships that prioritize quality, schedule adherence, and lifecycle cost efficiency. A strong advocate for small business participation, Heather consistently structures procurements with a 50% total small business set-aside and a 50% Women-Owned Small Business preference, aligning with FAR 19.5 and the Coast Guard’s socioeconomic goals. She actively prioritizes contracting opportunities for WOSBs and other small disadvantaged firms, ensuring equitable access to high-value maritime maintenance work while promoting workforce diversity and regional economic development. Her procurement focus is centered on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep expertise in naval architecture and marine engineering services. While NAICS 721110 appears in her portfolio, it reflects ancillary support services for transient personnel during extended vessel maintenance cycles. Her domain knowledge spans marine coatings, dry dock logistics, and propulsion system integration, making her a key liaison between technical requirements and contractual execution in the maritime defense sector.