Sarah E. Thompson

Sarah E. Thompson serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 2 (70Z085) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize the nation’s maritime fleet. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting activities—from requirements development and source selection to contract award and administration—for shipbuilding, vessel repair, and critical marine systems integration. She specializes in high-stakes procurements governed by FAR and DFARS, ensuring compliance with naval standards while supporting operational readiness across coastal and open-ocean missions. Thompson’s work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to maintain a resilient, technologically advanced fleet through strategic procurement planning and risk-managed contract execution. Thompson maintains consistent working 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 capabilities in propulsion systems, dry-dock maintenance, hull fabrication, and marine mechanical services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and technical alignment with Coast Guard engineering specifications, fostering reliable supply chain partnerships critical to vessel availability and mission continuity. While the majority of her acquisitions—83.3%—are conducted without set-asides, Thompson actively supports small business participation, with 13.9% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also facilitates targeted opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate, if modest, commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals aligned with federal mandates. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in naval architecture, propulsion systems, and auxiliary marine equipment. She routinely manages contracts for industrial fan and blower systems, refrigeration units, and commercial-grade machinery maintenance, demonstrating specialized knowledge in maritime engineering domains critical to cutter sustainment and modernization.