Lori L Ellis

Lori L. Ellis serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime assets. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance oversight—focusing primarily on shipbuilding, vessel repair, and maintenance contracts. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Coast Guard’s strategic goals of operational readiness and fleet longevity, particularly in dry dock overhauls and propulsion system upgrades. Ellis maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Bay Ship & Yacht Co, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., Automatic Coating Limited USA, and Technico Corporation. These contractors are frequently engaged for specialized naval architecture, marine fabrication, coating systems, and dry dock services, reflecting a pattern of long-term, mission-critical vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise and proven performance in maritime environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ellis prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly two-thirds of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. She also routinely utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals and fostering equitable access to federal opportunities. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where she manages technically demanding contracts for naval vessel construction and overhaul. A secondary but notable focus on NAICS 721110 reflects ancillary support services for transient crew accommodations during extended maintenance periods. Ellis’s expertise lies at the intersection of maritime engineering requirements and federal acquisition compliance, ensuring mission-critical assets remain operational through strategic, compliant contracting.