Sharon D. Johnson

Sharon D. Johnson serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (70Z040), supporting the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on vessel maintenance, repair, and critical infrastructure upgrades, ensuring operational readiness through lifecycle management of cutters and related systems. Her acquisitions span complex technical services including marine engineering, propulsion system overhauls, and specialized fabrication, aligning directly with the Coast Guard’s mission to maintain a resilient and mission-capable fleet. Johnson operates within a framework that prioritizes technical precision, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset reliability. She maintains established working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These contractors provide niche expertise in marine electrical systems, mechanical repair, vessel refit, and custom fabrication, reflecting a preference for proven, technically capable partners with deep domain knowledge in maritime operations. Johnson’s contracting approach emphasizes performance history, quality assurance, and sustained vendor reliability over short-term cost savings. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 81.8% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and vendor capability over socioeconomic classifications. Nevertheless, she consistently supports small business participation, with 18.2% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission effectiveness and broad industry engagement. Johnson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance), followed by 336611 (shipbuilding and repairing) and 333618 (other engine equipment manufacturing). Her work centers on marine mechanical systems, hull integrity, propulsion components, and auxiliary equipment, requiring deep technical understanding of maritime engineering standards and Coast Guard-specific operational requirements.