Sandra J. Fletcher

Sandra J. Fletcher serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions critical to the sustainment and modernization of the nation’s maritime fleet. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of shipbuilding and repair contracts, from requirements development and source selection to contract award and administration. She specializes in complex naval vessel maintenance, dry dock overhauls, and propulsion system upgrades, ensuring operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions. Her work directly supports the Coast Guard’s strategic imperative to extend the service life of its cutters through timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement actions. Fletcher maintains longstanding relationships with key industry partners including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Bay Ship & Yacht Co, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., Automatic Coating Limited USA, and Technico Corporation. These contractors provide specialized expertise in shipyard services, marine engineering, corrosion protection, and vessel refit solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing deep maritime infrastructure experience and proven performance in Navy and Coast Guard environments, fostering trust through consistent contract compliance and technical alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Fletcher consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of supporting the Coast Guard’s long-term maintenance needs. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical standards. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—where she manages acquisitions for structural repairs, hull modifications, mechanical system overhauls, and marine coating applications. She brings specialized expertise in naval vessel lifecycle management, ensuring all contracts meet U.S. Coast Guard technical specifications and maritime safety standards.