LT Julia Ferris

LT Julia Ferris serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard Base MIAMI (70Z028), responsible for managing acquisitions critical to maintaining maritime infrastructure and vessel operational readiness. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts supporting ship repair, facility modernization, and mechanical system upgrades, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s national security, search and rescue, and port safety missions by securing reliable, high-performance services that sustain aging waterfront assets. Ferris specializes in complex, technical acquisitions requiring deep domain knowledge of naval architecture, marine engineering, and facility lifecycle management. Ferris maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC, all of which bring proven expertise in marine construction, vessel maintenance, and facility systems integration. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical competence, quality assurance, and performance reliability. She prioritizes contractors with demonstrated experience in U.S. Coast Guard environments and a track record of delivering on stringent maritime standards. Ferris exhibits a strong, unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a robust ecosystem of qualified small vendors capable of supporting the Coast Guard’s unique operational needs. Her contracting patterns consistently favor small businesses with specialized marine and industrial capabilities, reinforcing socioeconomic goals while enhancing competition and innovation in the procurement pipeline. Her primary technical focus lies within NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where she procures services related to dry-docking, hull repairs, propulsion system overhauls, and marine electrical and mechanical upgrades. She has deep expertise in the technical requirements of federal shipyard operations and ensures all acquisitions align with Coast Guard engineering specifications and safety protocols for maritime infrastructure.