LaToya Sorrell

LaToya Sorrell serves as a secondary procurement specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080), supporting the acquisition of critical shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance services essential to sustaining the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime assets. She plays a vital role in executing complex contract actions aligned with the agency’s mission to ensure operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean environments. Her responsibilities include managing the lifecycle of vessel modernization contracts, coordinating technical requirements with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations for naval vessel sustainment programs. Sorrell maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized maritime contractors, including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Bay Ship & Yacht Co, and Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., all of which possess deep expertise in cutter repair, propulsion system upgrades, and dry dock overhauls. She also collaborates regularly with Automatic Coating Limited USA and Technico Corporation for specialized marine coating and system integration services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven naval experience, shipyard infrastructure, and relevant DOD certifications, ensuring technical fidelity and mission-critical reliability. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 60% of contracts awarded under total small business set-asides in accordance with FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate capacity among qualified small manufacturers and ship repair firms, fostering a resilient industrial base aligned with Coast Guard sustainment goals. Sorrell’s technical focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—accounting for over 98% of her acquisitions. She specializes in procuring services related to hull integrity restoration, electrical and mechanical system refits, and corrosion control systems, requiring deep domain knowledge in naval architecture and maritime engineering standards. Her work ensures the continued seaworthiness and mission readiness of the Coast Guard’s aging vessel fleet.