Adriena E. Fludd-Bennett

Adriena E. Fludd-Bennett 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 contracts for specialized aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with a primary focus on procurement of radio and wireless communications equipment essential to maritime domain awareness, search and detection systems, and vessel modernization programs. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance coastal patrol capabilities and sustain critical fleet infrastructure through timely, compliant, and mission-driven contracting actions. Fludd-Bennett maintains enduring relationships with key shipyard and defense contractors including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc., all of which provide specialized vessel construction, repair, and integrated systems support. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration on complex, technically demanding procurements requiring rigorous compliance with defense acquisition regulations and maritime engineering standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and supplier reliability in high-stakes operational environments. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-asides, aligning with the agency’s need for scalable, high-capacity industrial capabilities. However, she consistently supports small business participation, with 16.7% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission necessity and socioeconomic objectives. Fludd-Bennett’s primary technical focus is NAICS 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, underscoring her specialization in procuring advanced maritime communication systems, radar integration hardware, and secure data transmission platforms. Her expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical electronics that enable real-time situational awareness, interoperability with federal and allied systems, and resilient command-and-control infrastructure across coastal and riverine domains.