Adam F. Petty

Adam Petty supports the U.S. Coast Guard’s Hq Contract Operations (CG-912) unit in executing strategic acquisitions critical to maritime security and operational readiness. He manages the procurement of specialized vessels, maritime systems, and technical support services that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet and surveillance capabilities. His work directly enables mission-critical programs in coastal patrol, search and detection, and maritime domain awareness, ensuring acquisitions align with national defense priorities and lifecycle sustainment requirements. He routinely handles complex contracts for shipbuilding, repair, and advanced equipment integration under FAR and DFARS frameworks. Petty maintains consistent partnerships with leading maritime industry vendors, including Bollinger Shipyards, Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These relationships reflect a focus on shipyards and industrial manufacturers with proven expertise in constructing and maintaining Coast Guard-specific vessels and systems. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based delivery, often involving design-build, cost-reimbursement, and incentive-type contract structures to manage high-risk, mission-critical procurements. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 89.5% of awards issued without set-asides. However, he consistently integrates small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring eligible firms have access to opportunities in ship repair, marine equipment, and technical services. While not focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific programs, his approach supports broad small business engagement aligned with statutory goals and agency modernization needs. Petty’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with significant activity in commercial and industrial machinery maintenance (811310), fluid power systems (333995), and marine equipment wholesaling (423850). His technical expertise spans vessel modernization, crane and hoist systems, and integrated maritime support infrastructure, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in naval architecture and defense logistics.