Kimberly R. Holubec

Kimberly R. Holubec serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080), responsible for managing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime assets. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission of ensuring operational readiness through vessel repair, dry dock overhauls, and propulsion system upgrades. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, primarily focused on shipbuilding, marine engineering, and specialized fabricated metal components essential to naval vessel integrity and performance. Holubec maintains long-standing relationships with core industrial partners including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Bay Ship & Yacht Co, and Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., all of which provide critical shipyard services, marine propulsion systems, and vessel maintenance solutions. She also routinely collaborates with specialized suppliers such as Automatic Coating Limited USA and Technico Corporation for corrosion protection, marine coatings, and precision metal fabrication. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, lifecycle support, and performance-based outcomes, fostering stable, mission-critical vendor partnerships grounded in quality and reliability. A strong advocate for small business participation, Holubec consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of her awards reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient industrial base, enabling qualified small manufacturers and shipyard service providers to contribute meaningfully to national maritime security. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with secondary emphasis on fabricated metal products, engine equipment, and marine fittings. She specializes in acquiring custom-engineered components for cutter modernization, including hull reinforcements, valve systems, and marine-grade metalwork, demonstrating deep technical understanding of naval architecture and maritime maintenance standards.