Partricia Johnson

Patricia R. Johnson serves as a Purchasing Agent for the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) under the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a critical role in securing mission-critical goods and services to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. Her procurement activities center on vessel maintenance, repair, and operational infrastructure support, ensuring the readiness and endurance of Coast Guard cutters and related systems. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning mechanical, electrical, and marine systems, with a strong emphasis on lifecycle management and technical compliance for maritime applications. Johnson maintains consistent working relationships with key 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 preference for specialized vendors with proven expertise in marine engineering, fluid power systems, and commercial vessel repair. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical specificity, and long-term vendor collaboration to support the Coast Guard’s demanding operational environment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Johnson consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with over half of her awards directed to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, fostering innovation and capacity within the small business industrial base that supports maritime defense operations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories related to shipbuilding and repair (336611), fluid power component manufacturing (333995 and 333996), and commercial machinery repair (811310). She specializes in acquiring precision marine components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and engineered maintenance services tailored to Coast Guard vessel platforms, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with maritime propulsion, auxiliary systems, and shipyard infrastructure requirements.