Mia Speller

Mia L. Speller 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 mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting actions for shipbuilding, vessel repair, and maintenance services, ensuring operational readiness through compliant, timely, and cost-effective procurement solutions. Speller specializes in complex, technically demanding contracts governed by FAR Part 13 and Part 15, often involving performance-based requirements for naval architecture, marine systems integration, and corrosion control. She works closely with engineering and logistics teams to align acquisition strategies with the Coast Guard’s long-term vessel lifecycle management goals. Speller 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 vendors are recognized for their expertise in vessel retrofitting, electrical system upgrades, hull maintenance, and dry-dock services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term partnership development with contractors possessing deep domain knowledge in military-grade marine operations, fostering reliability and technical alignment across contract performance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Speller consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with approximately 60.7% of her awards designated for small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within the maritime industrial base, leveraging socioeconomic programs to cultivate a diverse, capable supplier pool. She actively collaborates with SBA representatives to ensure eligible small firms are positioned to compete for complex marine maintenance opportunities. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—reflecting deep technical expertise in naval vessel systems, structural integrity, propulsion upgrades, and Coast Guard-specific operational requirements. She procures specialized services including dry-dock overhauls, electrical and navigation system modernizations, and compliance-driven maintenance programs critical to sustaining fleet readiness.