Kimberly Mauro

Kimberly Mauro serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for shipbuilding, vessel repair, marine equipment, and mission-critical systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the Coast Guard’s strategic priorities in fleet readiness and endurance. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex procurement actions for engineered marine systems, including propulsion components, crane and hoist systems, and industrial control equipment essential to cutter operations. Mauro maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors 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 contractors with deep technical expertise in marine engineering, electrical systems integration, and vessel maintenance services. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, past performance, and technical capability, fostering long-term collaborations with firms that demonstrate proven experience in Coast Guard-specific operational environments. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Mauro consistently allocates approximately 20% of her contracting activity to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to small business participation. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad small business eligibility to expand the pool of qualified marine and industrial suppliers. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), 333923 (Overhead Crane and Hoist Systems), 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), and 335314 (Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring propulsion systems, marine electrical controls, lifting equipment, and integrated control panels critical to vessel maintenance and modernization, demonstrating strong technical fluency in maritime engineering domains.