Jenifer M. Bordelon

Jenifer M. Bordelon 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 complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the nation’s maritime fleet. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for shipbuilding, vessel repair, and maintenance of naval cutters and maritime assets, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational readiness requirements. She specializes in procurement actions tied to dry dock overhauls, propulsion system upgrades, and structural refurbishments critical to extending the service life of Coast Guard vessels across coastal and open-ocean missions. Bordelon maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Bay Ship & Yacht Co, and Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., all of whom provide specialized shipyard services and marine engineering solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical capability, quality assurance, and timely delivery of critical maintenance and modernization services. She frequently engages with shipyards and marine contractors possessing specialized expertise in naval vessel fabrication and repair. A strong advocate for small business participation, Bordelon consistently prioritizes set-asides, with nearly half of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable 10.5% allocated to HUBZone firms. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to foster economic opportunity within the marine industrial base while maintaining high standards of performance and compliance. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep expertise in naval architecture and marine systems acquisition. She also manages ancillary contracts in related sectors, including specialized chemical product manufacturing for corrosion control and vessel coating systems, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the technical domains supporting maritime operational sustainability.