Sandra Fletcher

Sandra J. Fletcher 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 acquisitions critical to the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting activities for shipbuilding, vessel repair, and maintenance services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurement outcomes with operational readiness goals. She specializes in complex, mission-critical contracts that support the endurance and safety of Coast Guard cutters and auxiliary systems, working closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements and evaluate contractor performance. Fletcher 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 partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval architecture, marine electrical systems, and dry-dock repair capabilities. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical compliance, and performance-based service delivery, fostering collaborative relationships built on quality, timeliness, and adherence to Coast Guard engineering standards. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Fletcher consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 87.2% of her awards reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring opportunities for qualified small firms to contribute to national maritime security. Her portfolio demonstrates minimal use of open competitions, underscoring a strategic emphasis on inclusive procurement that strengthens the marine industrial base. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—encompassing the acquisition of vessel overhaul services, structural repairs, propulsion system upgrades, and marine electrical integration. She possesses deep technical familiarity with Coast Guard vessel classes and the regulatory frameworks governing maritime maintenance, making her a key conduit between operational needs and industrial capacity.