Linda B. Lassiter

Linda B. Lassiter serves as the primary procurement lead for the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) within the U.S. Coast Guard, overseeing critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for vessel maintenance, repair, and system upgrades, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical readiness standards. She routinely handles complex procurements involving specialized marine systems, industrial equipment, and technical services essential to the operational endurance of Coast Guard cutters and support facilities. Lassiter 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 contractors provide niche capabilities in marine fabrication, electrical systems, waste management for maritime operations, and vessel repair services. Her procurement patterns reflect deep collaboration with firms possessing proven expertise in Coast Guard-specific operational environments, emphasizing reliability, regulatory compliance, and technical precision in contract execution. Her contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 63.2% of awards issued without set-aside designations, while 36.8% are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic approach that prioritizes competition while actively fostering opportunities for qualified small businesses, particularly those with maritime and industrial technical capabilities. Lassiter’s primary NAICS focus areas include 333923 for overhead crane and hoist systems, 562998 for specialized waste management services, and 325110/325120 for fabricated metal structures and industrial gas manufacturing. These reflect her technical expertise in procuring heavy industrial and marine-specific components critical to vessel maintenance, shore infrastructure, and environmental compliance. Her work spans the intersection of maritime engineering and federal procurement, ensuring the Coast Guard’s operational assets remain mission-ready through targeted, technically sound acquisitions.