Monique Swinson

Monique Swinson 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 solicitation and source selection to award and administration—focusing primarily on shipbuilding, vessel repair, propulsion system upgrades, and auxiliary equipment procurement. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contractual outcomes with the Coast Guard’s operational readiness goals for coastal, offshore, and open-ocean missions. Swinson maintains long-standing relationships with key industrial partners including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Bay Ship & Yacht Co, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., and Technico Corporation, reflecting a preference for established shipyard and marine engineering firms with proven capabilities in naval maintenance and modernization. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency, performance history, and supply chain reliability, often resulting in repeat engagements with vendors who demonstrate consistent delivery of mission-critical maritime systems. Her set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward unrestricted competitions, with 91.9% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation remains limited, she occasionally utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides (5.9%) and has issued a small number of HUBZone and 8(a) awards, indicating a measured but not primary emphasis on socioeconomic programs. Swinson’s procurement focus is dominated by NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting the Coast Guard’s need for advanced marine electronics, navigation systems, and auxiliary components integrated into cutters. She also regularly procures shipbuilding and repair services under NAICS 336611, demonstrating deep technical expertise in naval architecture, propulsion systems, and maritime instrumentation. Her domain knowledge spans both traditional shipyard operations and cutting-edge marine systems integration.