Kelly L. Sewer

Kelly L. Sewer 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 contracts for technical, aerospace, and maritime services, with a focus on modernizing vessel fleets, enhancing maritime domain awareness systems, and procuring specialized support services critical to coastal and riverine operations. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and advance its fleet capabilities through timely, compliant, and mission-aligned procurement actions. Sewer maintains consistent contracting relationships with key shipyard and maritime service providers, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on ship construction, vessel modernization, and defense-related marine engineering services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, ensuring technical alignment with Coast Guard operational requirements and adherence to rigorous federal acquisition standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Sewer consistently structures procurements to maximize socioeconomic opportunities, with approximately half of her awards designated as 8(a) competed contracts. Her pattern reflects a deliberate balance between competitive set-asides for small disadvantaged businesses and open, no-set-aside solicitations, demonstrating both compliance with federal mandates and strategic flexibility to meet urgent mission needs. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541611 for administrative and management consulting services, supporting program oversight and acquisition planning, and NAICS 721110 for lodging services, which underpin crew accommodations and operational support infrastructure during extended missions. This dual specialization reveals a nuanced understanding of the Coast Guard’s hybrid needs—combining high-tech maritime systems with essential logistical and administrative support services.