Sharon K. Griffin

Sharon K. Griffin serves as a Contracting Officer at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Tracen YORKTOWN (70Z041), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and infrastructure sustainment. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts for technical systems, training services, and facility support, ensuring alignment with Coast Guard priorities in modernizing surveillance, navigation, and vessel safety equipment. Her work directly enables the agency’s ability to maintain high-performance maritime operations through timely and compliant procurement practices under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. While specific contractor names are not currently available in the procurement record, Griffin maintains a balanced approach to vendor engagement, fostering partnerships with both large-capability providers and small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, full-and-open opportunities, yet she actively facilitates small business participation through structured set-asides, demonstrating a consistent commitment to equitable access and workforce development within the defense acquisition ecosystem. Griffin exhibits a strong inclination toward small business procurement, with nearly half of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand vendor diversity and stimulate innovation. She does not rely heavily on specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a) or HUBZone, but her consistent use of broad small business set-asides underscores a mission-driven focus on building a resilient, competitive supplier base. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561520 (Tour Operators), which supports training and logistical services for Coast Guard personnel, and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), indicating a significant demand for tailored software solutions in maritime operations and data systems. She also frequently procures technical training services under 611519 and professional services under 541990, revealing expertise in acquiring niche educational, IT, and systems integration services critical to sustaining Coast Guard readiness.