Barbara A. Reithmaier

Barbara A. Reithmaier serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where she plays a central role in executing strategic acquisitions to support national maritime security and operational readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with a focus on modernizing vessel fleets, enhancing maritime domain awareness systems, and procuring specialized equipment for coastal and riverine patrol missions. She routinely handles complex, high-priority procurements involving new construction, sustainment, and technology integration, ensuring alignment with Coast Guard mission imperatives and federal acquisition regulations. Reithmaier maintains enduring relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc., all of which are recognized for their expertise in vessel design, shipbuilding, and maritime support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term partnerships with vendors possessing proven capabilities in naval architecture, marine systems integration, and defense-grade fabrication, fostering collaboration on technically demanding projects requiring rigorous compliance and quality assurance. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 93.3% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and vendor capability over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is limited to 6.7% of awards, primarily through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, her approach prioritizes mission-critical performance and industrial capacity over socioeconomic quotas. Reithmaier’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services), reflecting her leadership in acquiring advanced sensors, surveillance systems, and hydrographic data collection platforms. She also manages significant contracts under 488390 for water transportation support services, demonstrating deep technical expertise in maritime logistics, vessel maintenance, and mission-critical infrastructure sustainment.