Sidnie Miranda

Sidnie E. Miranda serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s SFLC Procurement Branch 3, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize its maritime fleet and operational infrastructure. Responsible for managing complex acquisition programs, Miranda oversees contracts for shipyard maintenance, vessel repair, and related civil engineering services critical to ensuring cutter readiness and operational endurance. Their work directly enables lifecycle management of Coast Guard assets through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions, with a focus on procurement vehicles that support long-term infrastructure resilience and mission-critical maritime operations. Miranda 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 partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine systems, electrical installation, and vessel repair—capabilities essential to maintaining the Coast Guard’s aging fleet. The working relationship patterns indicate a reliance on established, technically proficient contractors with deep domain knowledge in maritime infrastructure, often selected through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contract actions. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Miranda’s procurement patterns, with 60% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity among small, qualified vendors capable of delivering specialized marine and construction services. While no set-aside remains at 40%, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a sustained focus on socioeconomic contracting goals and workforce development within the maritime industrial base. Miranda’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), followed by electrical contracting, drywall and insulation, and commercial building construction. This reflects a procurement portfolio centered on shipyard facility upgrades, vessel berthing infrastructure, and support systems critical to operational maintenance. Their expertise spans the integration of civil, electrical, and marine construction disciplines, demonstrating specialized knowledge in the technical demands of Coast Guard shore-side infrastructure modernization.