Patricia L. Dobbins

Sharon Jackson serves as a key procurement professional within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040), part of the U.S. Coast Guard under the Department of Homeland Security. She is responsible for managing complex acquisitions related to the sustainment, modernization, and lifecycle management of Coast Guard maritime assets, including cutters and vessel systems. Her portfolio centers on shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts that ensure operational readiness and mission endurance. Jackson specializes in end-to-end contracting processes for capital-intensive maritime infrastructure, coordinating technical requirements with logistics and engineering teams to align procurement outcomes with strategic fleet modernization goals. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These vendors are selected for their proven expertise in naval vessel maintenance, marine electrical systems, and shipyard services. Jackson fosters long-term, performance-based partnerships with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency in Coast Guard-specific operational environments, prioritizing reliability, compliance with naval standards, and timely delivery of mission-critical repairs and upgrades. Jackson’s procurement activities reflect a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside preferences. This indicates a strategic focus on technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring the highest standards of performance for complex maritime systems. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, her contracting decisions are driven by mission necessity and vendor qualification rather than socioeconomic targets. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for 75% of her acquisitions, followed by 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and 334511 (Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). She procures specialized marine propulsion systems, integrated navigation and detection equipment, and vessel repair services, demonstrating deep technical expertise in maritime engineering and naval architecture.