Lynn A. Faw

Lynn A. Faw serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, she specializes in contracting for shipbuilding, vessel repair, and marine system maintenance services critical to operational readiness. Her work directly supports the Coast Guard’s mission to ensure the endurance and safety of its cutters and auxiliary vessels through timely, compliant, and technically sound acquisition strategies. Lynn maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized marine contractors, 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 vendors with deep expertise in marine electrical systems, hull integrity, propulsion maintenance, and vessel refit services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based contract structures to ensure mission-critical deliverables meet rigorous maritime standards. Lynn’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. While she does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her focus remains on securing the highest technical capability and operational reliability from qualified industry partners, regardless of business size or certification status. Her primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), indicating a specialized focus on propulsion systems, auxiliary engine components, marine powertrain integration, and related mechanical and electrical subsystems. Lynn’s technical expertise lies in procuring highly engineered marine equipment that supports vessel performance, safety compliance, and lifecycle sustainment, making her a key contributor to the Coast Guard’s fleet modernization and maintenance objectives.