Tara M Holloway

Tara M. Holloway serves as a Contract Specialist with the SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080) under the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex shipbuilding and vessel maintenance acquisitions critical to national maritime readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for naval vessels, including dry dock overhauls, propulsion system upgrades, and structural repairs, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Coast Guard-specific acquisition policies. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime assets across coastal, offshore, and open-ocean operational environments. Holloway maintains established working relationships with key industry partners including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., Bay Ship & Yacht Co., Automatic Coating Limited USA, and Tecnico Corporation. These vendors are regularly engaged for ship repair, marine coatings, propulsion component integration, and naval engineering services, reflecting a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms possessing specialized maritime expertise and certified shipyard capabilities. Her procurement strategy demonstrates strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with nearly 50% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and additional allocations to HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster competitive small business participation while maintaining technical excellence in critical maritime infrastructure projects. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for over 79% of her portfolio, with secondary activity in fluid power systems, motor and generator manufacturing, and overhead crane systems. Holloway’s technical expertise centers on naval vessel sustainment, including corrosion control, mechanical systems integration, and marine fabrication standards, making her a key liaison between Coast Guard operational requirements and industrial shipyard capabilities.