Jennifer Sokolower

Jennifer Sokolower serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that support national maritime security and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts for aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with a primary focus on shipbuilding, vessel modernization, and maritime domain awareness systems. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and enhance its fleet of patrol vessels, search and detection platforms, and related technical infrastructure through timely, compliant, and mission-driven procurement actions. Sokolower maintains enduring relationships with key shipyard and defense contractors, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These partnerships reflect a consistent emphasis on specialized maritime fabrication and repair capabilities, often involving custom-built or modified vessels tailored to Coast Guard operational requirements. Her contracting approach prioritizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical alignment, and performance accountability, ensuring that procurement outcomes meet rigorous safety, durability, and mission-readiness standards. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 87% of awards issued without set-aside designations. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 13% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, reflecting a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her portfolio consistently includes qualified small businesses within the broader small business category. Sokolower’s primary industry focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for over 30% of her acquisitions, followed by engineering services, miscellaneous metal fabrication, and computer-related technical support. Her expertise lies in procuring specialized maritime assets, including patrol boats, surveillance systems, and integrated command and control platforms, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense acquisition regulations and the technical demands of coastal and riverine operations.