Marilou M Ponge

Marilou M. Ponge serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085), where she manages acquisitions critical to the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. Her work centers on shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts that ensure operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions. She handles complex, multi-year procurement actions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align contractual requirements with lifecycle management goals for cutters and naval infrastructure. Her role is instrumental in translating technical specifications into enforceable contract deliverables that support mission-critical maritime operations. Ponge maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of industrial contractors, including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED. These partnerships reflect a preference for established shipyard and marine industrial firms with proven capabilities in vessel fabrication, propulsion system integration, and dry-dock maintenance. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, quality assurance protocols, and long-term vendor reliability over short-term cost savings. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ponge consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly 59% of her awards reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster competition, enhance industrial base resilience, and support economic inclusion across the maritime supply chain. Her contracting portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals without compromising technical or operational requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for over 64% of her activity, with secondary interests in marine HVAC systems, metal fabrication, and related industrial services. Ponge demonstrates deep expertise in naval architecture and maritime engineering procurement, ensuring that contracted goods and services meet Coast Guard-specific standards for durability, safety, and environmental compliance.