Jessica J. Loftus

Jessica J. Loftus 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 shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance acquisitions critical to the readiness and sustainment of the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven outcomes. She specializes in complex, technical procurements for vessel systems, structural upgrades, and marine infrastructure, aligning acquisitions with the Coast Guard’s strategic imperatives for operational endurance and modernization. Loftus 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 partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval architecture, shipyard services, and marine electrical systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance reliability, and technical proficiency in ship repair and retrofit environments. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Loftus directs 100% of her acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for qualified small entities in the marine industrial base. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate and sustained commitment to fostering competition among small businesses with relevant maritime capabilities, reinforcing the Coast Guard’s socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. Her technical focus is exclusively on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where she procures a range of services including dry-dock maintenance, hull rehabilitation, propulsion system overhauls, and integrated marine systems upgrades. Loftus brings deep domain expertise in naval vessel lifecycle management, ensuring all acquisitions meet stringent Coast Guard safety, durability, and interoperability standards.