Sharon J. Jackson

Sharon J. Jackson serves as a Contract Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, she manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical maritime infrastructure and vessel sustainment contracts, ensuring operational readiness through timely procurement of shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance services. Her portfolio centers on complex, mission-critical acquisitions involving naval vessels, marine systems, and specialized industrial equipment, requiring deep technical understanding of maritime engineering standards and lifecycle management protocols. She collaborates closely with program managers, engineers, and logistics teams to align contracting strategies with the Coast Guard’s strategic objectives for fleet modernization and enduring operational capacity. Jackson maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc.—firms recognized for their expertise in marine fabrication, electrical systems integration, and vessel repair. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, leveraging long-term vendor partnerships to ensure quality, reliability, and responsiveness in support of high-priority maintenance and modernization initiatives. These relationships are built on consistent delivery, technical compliance, and adherence to naval specifications. While the majority of her acquisitions (80%) are unrestricted, Jackson demonstrates a measurable commitment to small business participation, with approximately 16.7% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and a small but intentional focus on HUBZone firms. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing competition while actively supporting qualified small businesses capable of meeting the Coast Guard’s stringent technical requirements. Her primary NAICS focus includes Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Overhead Traveling Crane and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), and Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991), indicating deep engagement with marine mechanical systems, structural components, and mission-critical sealing technologies. She specializes in procuring custom-engineered marine hardware, corrosion-resistant components, and vessel-specific infrastructure, demonstrating technical fluency in naval architecture and industrial marine systems.