Tasheka L. Parker

Tasheka L. Parker serves as an Acquisition Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 1 (70Z080) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in managing complex procurement actions to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet of cutters and maritime assets. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, and contract administration for critical ship repair, maintenance, and component manufacturing services. She specializes in technical acquisitions supporting vessel readiness, including propulsion systems, environmental controls, and electrical infrastructure upgrades, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational mission requirements. Parker maintains longstanding relationships with key industrial partners including Fairbanks Morse, LLC, Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C., Bay Ship & Yacht Co., Automatic Coating Limited USA, and Technico Corporation. These contractors provide specialized marine engineering, dry dock overhauls, coating systems, and custom electrical components essential to vessel longevity and operational resilience. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical rigor, and vendor accountability, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in quality, timeliness, and regulatory compliance. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 12.5% allocation to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach prioritizes market competitiveness while ensuring meaningful opportunities for qualified small businesses, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical delivery. Parker’s technical expertise centers on NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), 335999 (miscellaneous electrical equipment manufacturing), and 334419 (other electronic components), reflecting her focus on maritime systems maintenance, electrical subsystems, and environmental control units. She routinely procures high-reliability components for naval applications, requiring deep familiarity with MIL-SPEC standards, corrosion-resistant materials, and lifecycle management practices critical to Coast Guard operational continuity.