Katie Cornelia

Katie M. H. Cornelia serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisition strategies to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime vessels. Her responsibilities include managing full lifecycle procurement processes for shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning acquisitions with operational readiness priorities. She routinely handles high-stakes, technical contracts requiring rigorous source selection, performance-based acquisition methods, and integrated logistics support planning, making her a critical link between operational requirements and industrial capabilities. Cornelia maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED. These partnerships span heavy marine fabrication, propulsion system integration, and industrial maintenance services, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in naval infrastructure and marine engineering. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes, technical validation, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in quality assurance and compliance. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 69.8% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a robust 30.2% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though not heavily focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, she actively facilitates meaningful small business participation through strategic subcontracts and teaming arrangements, ensuring broad industry engagement without compromising mission-critical requirements. Cornelia’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310) and engineering services (541330). Her expertise centers on procuring propulsion systems, marine auxiliary equipment, and integrated maintenance solutions essential to sustaining the Coast Guard’s operational fleet across diverse maritime environments.