Jacqueline D. Handley

Jacqueline D. Handley serves as the primary procurement lead for the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080), overseeing the acquisition of critical maritime assets and sustainment services essential to fleet readiness. Her role centers on managing complex shipbuilding, repair, and modernization contracts that ensure the operational longevity of Coast Guard cutters and vessel systems. She handles full lifecycle procurements—from initial requirements definition through contract award and performance oversight—focusing on naval architecture, propulsion systems, and structural integrity upgrades. Her work directly supports the Coast Guard’s mission to maintain a resilient, seaworthy fleet capable of coastal, offshore, and open-ocean operations. Handley maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized shipyard and marine systems contractors, including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., Bay Ship & Yacht Co., and Technico Corporation. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval vessel repair, dry-dock overhauls, and marine propulsion system integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based contract structures to ensure mission-critical outcomes and compliance with naval engineering standards. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 56% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes small business engagement through competitive set-asides, fostering opportunities for qualified firms to contribute to national maritime defense capabilities. Though 8(a) competed awards are minimal, her portfolio reflects a deliberate balance between broad competition and targeted socioeconomic inclusion. Handley’s technical focus is anchored in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), which accounts for nearly half of her acquisitions, supplemented by significant activity in 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) for propulsion and auxiliary systems. She procures specialized marine components including hull structures, deck machinery, and integrated control systems, demonstrating deep expertise in naval engineering domains and the regulatory frameworks governing Coast Guard vessel modernization.