Susan Ferralli

Susan Ferralli serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that support national maritime security and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts for aerospace, maritime, and technical systems, with a focus on search and detection technologies, navigation systems, and vessel modernization programs. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance maritime domain awareness, sustain specialized fleets, and advance coastal patrol capabilities through timely and compliant procurement actions. Ferralli maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industrial partners including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc., all of whom specialize in vessel construction, defense systems integration, and maritime equipment manufacturing. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical alignment, and performance-based contracting to ensure mission-critical deliverables meet rigorous Coast Guard standards. She frequently engages with mid-to-large-tier defense contractors with proven expertise in naval architecture and defense-grade systems. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 93.8% of awards issued without set-aside designations. The remaining 6.3% are reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic programs without compromising mission needs. She prioritizes competitive fairness while ensuring small business participation where capabilities align with technical requirements. Ferralli’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 334511 (search, detection, and nautical systems manufacturing) and 336413 (aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), each representing 25% of her portfolio. She also regularly procures engineering services, computer systems design, and air transportation support solutions, reflecting deep technical expertise in integrated maritime surveillance, sensor systems, and mission-critical IT infrastructure. Her work bridges defense engineering and operational deployment, ensuring acquisition outcomes directly enhance Coast Guard readiness and technological superiority.