Ivy W. Meadows

Ivy W. Meadows serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from requirements definition and solicitation to award and administration—for critical ship repair, maintenance, and vessel system integration projects. She operates under the Department of Homeland Security’s mission to ensure operational readiness, focusing on technical procurements that support cutter longevity, safety, and mission endurance. Her portfolio primarily consists of complex, performance-based contracts for marine infrastructure and specialized equipment, requiring deep familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Coast Guard-specific procurement protocols. Meadows maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized marine contractors, including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These vendors are trusted partners in delivering high-integrity electrical systems, marine fabrication, and vessel maintenance services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance accountability, and technical compliance, fostering reliable supply chains for mission-critical maritime assets. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate emphasis on small business participation. While no other set-aside categories dominate, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a proactive effort to expand opportunities for qualified small marine and industrial contractors. Meadows’ technical focus is exclusively aligned with NAICS 326199—All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing—indicating a specialized procurement domain centered on custom-engineered plastic components, marine-grade polymers, and non-metallic subsystems integral to vessel systems. Her expertise lies in sourcing high-performance, corrosion-resistant materials used in hull components, electrical enclosures, and environmental control systems, requiring nuanced understanding of material specifications and military-grade durability standards.