Sharon Byrd

Sharon Byrd serves as a Purchasing Agent for the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) within the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for vessel maintenance, repair, and system upgrades, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical readiness standards. She primarily handles contracts for specialized marine engineering services, electrical systems, and fabricated marine components, aligning acquisitions with the Coast Guard’s strategic focus on vessel lifecycle management and operational endurance. Byrd maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine electrical systems, vessel repair, and custom fabrication. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical specificity, and long-term vendor performance, fostering collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate deep domain knowledge in Coast Guard-specific operational environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Byrd prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly 59% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores her commitment to expanding economic opportunity while ensuring access to agile, specialized vendors capable of meeting the Coast Guard’s unique technical demands. Her contracting practices reflect a deliberate balance between small business engagement and the need for mission-critical capability. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to electrical apparatus wholesaling, industrial valve manufacturing, sheet metal work, and other engine equipment manufacturing. These reflect her technical domain expertise in marine systems integration, including electrical wiring, hydraulic controls, and custom fabricated components essential to cutter sustainment and modernization efforts.