Anthony S. Kram

Anthony S. Kram serves as a Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where he leads the acquisition of critical maritime and aerospace equipment essential to national security and operational readiness. He manages complex procurement actions for the procurement and leasing of specialized vessels, surveillance systems, and technical support services that enhance coastal patrol capabilities and maritime domain awareness. His portfolio centers on strategic acquisitions aligned with the Coast Guard’s modernization priorities, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical assets through full and open competition and rigorous contract administration. Kram maintains long-standing relationships with key shipbuilders and maritime technology providers, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on industrial capacity for new construction, vessel modernization, and integrated systems integration. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and lifecycle sustainment, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors capable of meeting stringent Coast Guard operational and safety standards. Kram’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside conditions. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize technical capability, industrial scale, and mission-critical delivery over socioeconomic set-asides, ensuring access to specialized shipbuilding and maritime engineering expertise that is often unavailable among small business competitors in this niche domain. His primary acquisition focus is on NAICS 532411—Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing—encompassing the procurement of leased or owned maritime platforms, including patrol vessels, response boats, and integrated detection systems. He specializes in complex leasing arrangements and long-term equipment support contracts that enable fleet sustainability without capital outlay, demonstrating deep expertise in commercial leasing models applied to federal maritime operations.