Teresa A Smith

Teresa A. Smith serves as a Junior Acquisition Specialist within the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) of the U.S. Coast Guard, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize its maritime fleet through end-to-end acquisition management. She plays a critical role in executing shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance contracts that ensure the operational readiness of Coast Guard cutters and vessels. Her responsibilities include preparing solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating technical proposals, and administering contract modifications under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Smith specializes in complex, long-cycle procurement actions involving naval architecture, marine systems integration, and vessel lifecycle support, working closely with engineering and logistics teams to align acquisition strategies with operational requirements. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized marine contractors, including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These vendors are recognized for their expertise in naval electrical systems, vessel maintenance, dry-dock services, and marine fabrication. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established, technically capable firms with proven track records in Coast Guard-specific vessel support, indicating a focus on reliability and mission-critical performance over cost-driven competition. Smith’s contracting activity is exclusively classified under the No Set-Aside category, reflecting a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not routinely award contracts under 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her work remains aligned with broader Coast Guard priorities to source from qualified industrial base partners capable of meeting stringent maritime standards. Her procurement portfolio is entirely focused on NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—encompassing the acquisition of vessel refits, propulsion system overhauls, hull maintenance, and integrated marine electronics. Smith’s technical domain expertise lies in naval vessel sustainment, with deep familiarity in Coast Guard-specific vessel classes and regulatory compliance frameworks governing maritime safety and environmental standards.