Iris Johnson

Iris M. Johnson serves as a Procurement Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (70Z040), part of the U.S. Coast Guard under the Department of Homeland Security. She plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet, focusing on shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance services critical to operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on complex, mission-critical contracts governed by FAR Part 13 and Part 15, encompassing vessel overhaul, marine systems integration, and industrial equipment servicing. Johnson ensures compliance with lifecycle management requirements while aligning procurements with the Coast Guard’s strategic objectives for fleet endurance and safety. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc.—all of which provide specialized marine engineering, electrical systems, and vessel repair services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven technical expertise in naval architecture, hull maintenance, and marine propulsion systems, often requiring rigorous qualification under MIL-SPEC and USCG standards. Johnson fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches that emphasize quality assurance and timely delivery in high-stakes operational environments. Johnson demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 65.1% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns prioritize inclusive access for small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and other socioeconomic categories, reinforcing the agency’s mandate to promote equitable economic opportunity while maintaining mission-critical capabilities. Her procurement focus is dominated by NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep expertise in maritime infrastructure procurement. She routinely manages contracts for vessel dry-docking, structural repairs, and mechanical system upgrades, with secondary emphasis on commercial and industrial machinery maintenance (NAICS 811310) and engine equipment manufacturing (NAICS 333618). This technical specialization positions her as a key steward of the Coast Guard’s maritime asset lifecycle.