Laverne P. Redd

Laverne P. Redd serves as a Purchasing Agent for the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) within the U.S. Coast Guard, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical marine systems and maintenance services essential to fleet readiness. In this role, she executes full-cycle procurement activities for shipboard equipment, propulsion components, and industrial repair services that sustain the operational endurance of Coast Guard cutters and vessels. Her acquisitions directly support the agency’s mission of modernizing maritime infrastructure and ensuring lifecycle management of naval assets through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions. Redd maintains consistent working relationships with 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 focus on niche marine engineering, mechanical systems, and vessel repair capabilities, with contractors selected for their proven expertise in naval-grade fabrication, fluid power systems, and industrial drive maintenance. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and long-term service support aligned with Coast Guard operational standards. While the majority of her acquisitions—73.5%—are conducted without set-asides, Redd demonstrates a notable commitment to small business participation, with 26.5% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages small business capabilities in technical service categories, ensuring broad vendor participation without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), and related mechanical power transmission categories. She routinely procures propulsion components, gear systems, fluid power fittings, and industrial maintenance services critical to cutter sustainment, reflecting deep domain expertise in marine mechanical systems and naval industrial supply chains.