Linda A Mannion

Linda A. Mannion serves as a Purchasing Agent for the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) within 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. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for ship repair, vessel maintenance, and critical marine systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical readiness standards. She routinely handles complex contracts for engineering services, marine fabrication, and specialized equipment, aligning acquisitions with the Coast Guard’s strategic priorities in vessel lifecycle management and operational endurance. Mannion maintains established working relationships with key 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 specialized marine contractors capable of delivering technical expertise in hull repair, electrical systems integration, and vessel refit services. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical capability, and long-term vendor performance, fostering collaborative relationships with firms experienced in Coast Guard-specific operational environments. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 75.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a consistent 24.7% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic commitment to small business participation without compromising mission needs, favoring competitive small business engagement over socioeconomically targeted programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Mannion’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541330 (Engineering Services), 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), and 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), underscoring her expertise in technical marine systems, propulsion components, and structural refurbishment. She routinely procures custom-engineered marine hardware, electrical control systems, and integrated repair services critical to cutter readiness, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in naval architecture and maritime maintenance operations.