Sandra McKay

Sandra H. McKay serves as a Contracting Officer for the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (70Z040) within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Department of Homeland Security, where she manages complex acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. Her portfolio centers on shipbuilding, vessel repair, maintenance, and related engineering services that ensure operational readiness and lifecycle sustainability of cutters and marine systems. She exercises full contracting authority under FAR and DFARS, overseeing competitive solicitations, contract award, and performance monitoring for high-stakes maritime infrastructure projects requiring rigorous technical compliance and safety standards. McKay maintains enduring relationships with key contractors including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc.—each recognized for specialized expertise in marine systems, electrical instrumentation, and vessel overhaul. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, quality assurance, and adherence to Coast Guard operational requirements. She prioritizes contractors with proven experience in naval architecture, corrosion control, and marine propulsion systems, fostering collaborative relationships that support mission-critical readiness. While the majority of her acquisitions (84.5%) are conducted without set-asides, McKay consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (15.5%), aligning with FAR 19.5 to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses in the maritime industrial base. Her socioeconomic strategy reflects a balanced commitment to competition and inclusion, ensuring broad vendor engagement while maintaining performance integrity. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), reflecting deep specialization in marine propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment, and mechanical maintenance services. Additional emphasis on 332999 and 332919 underscores her expertise in fabricated metal components and valve systems integral to vessel integrity. McKay’s technical domain spans naval engineering, marine systems integration, and lifecycle support, positioning her as a key steward of Coast Guard maritime capability.