Sandra A. Martinez

Sandra A. Martinez serves as the primary contracting lead for the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) within the U.S. Coast Guard, overseeing the acquisition of critical shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance services essential to sustaining the nation’s maritime fleet. Her work directly supports the Coast Guard’s operational readiness by managing complex contracts for the lifecycle management of cutters and naval vessels, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense procurement standards. She routinely handles competitive and sole-source procurements under NAICS 336611, focusing on vessel modernization, hull integrity, propulsion system upgrades, and dry-dock maintenance programs. Martinez maintains strong, long-term relationships with key industrial partners including ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS AMERICA INC, VIGOR MARINE LLC, JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC, G I INDUSTRIAL-MARINE, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED. These contractors provide specialized marine engineering, fabrication, and shipyard services, reflecting a preference for established Tier 1 vendors with proven naval infrastructure expertise. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and supply chain reliability in high-stakes maritime environments. Her procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with 36.1% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 5.3% allocated to HUBZone firms. While the majority of contracts remain open competition (57.8%), she consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs to foster vendor diversity, particularly supporting service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses through targeted outreach and set-aside utilization. Martinez’s core expertise lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), where she manages technically complex acquisitions involving structural steel fabrication, marine electrical systems, propulsion retrofits, and corrosion control. Her domain knowledge spans naval architecture, dry-dock scheduling, and Coast Guard-specific maintenance protocols, ensuring acquisitions align with operational requirements and maritime safety standards.