Samantha Gibson

Samantha Gibson serves as a procurement specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she manages critical acquisitions supporting the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. Her responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for specialized rubber product manufacturing essential to vessel integrity, including gaskets, seals, hoses, and vibration-dampening components used in propulsion systems, hull penetrations, and life support infrastructure. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational readiness by securing mission-critical parts that directly impact cutter safety, durability, and mission endurance across the Coast Guard’s aging and evolving fleet. Gibson maintains consistent relationships with a core group of specialized industrial suppliers, including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These contractors are selected for their technical expertise in marine-grade rubber formulations, custom molding capabilities, and compliance with military and Coast Guard specifications. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance, Just-In-Time delivery, and adherence to stringent environmental and performance standards required for maritime operations. Gibson’s contracting portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classification, prioritizing mission-critical performance and supply chain reliability. While small business participation is not formally targeted, her selections often include firms with niche expertise regardless of size, indicating a capability-driven procurement philosophy. Her primary focus is on NAICS 326291—Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use—where she procures custom-engineered rubber components designed for saltwater resistance, thermal stability, and high-pressure tolerance. Her domain expertise lies in marine mechanical systems, with deep familiarity in ASTM and MIL-SPEC rubber standards, ensuring that every acquisition meets the rigorous demands of Coast Guard operational environments.