Rebecca.A.Brown

Rebecca A. Brown serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040), overseeing acquisitions critical to the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. Her work centers on shipbuilding, repair, and operational infrastructure support, ensuring the readiness and endurance of cutters and vessels through lifecycle management contracts. She manages complex procurement actions under FAR Part 13 and Part 14, primarily executing requirements for shipyard services, marine systems integration, and vessel maintenance, aligning with the Coast Guard’s strategic imperative to maintain a resilient and capable maritime force. Brown maintains consistent contracting relationships with specialized marine vendors 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 niche maritime capabilities—ranging from electrical systems and hull repairs to vessel refits and marine logistics support. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical specificity and proven performance, fostering long-term vendor collaboration with firms possessing deep expertise in Coast Guard vessel platforms and operational environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Brown consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, with over half of her awards structured under FAR 19.5, alongside meaningful HUBZone allocations. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small, community-based maritime contractors, reinforcing the Coast Guard’s socioeconomic goals while enhancing supply chain resilience through diversified vendor engagement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for over 70% of her portfolio, with additional activity in other water transportation support services. She specializes in procuring complex marine engineering services, structural modifications, and mission-critical vessel upgrades, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with Coast Guard vessel classes and regulatory compliance standards for maritime safety and environmental stewardship.