Barbara E. Ferguson

Barbara E. Ferguson 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 technical services and specialized vessel modernization programs, ensuring alignment with the Coast Guard’s priorities in coastal patrol, maritime domain awareness, and fleet sustainment. Her work directly enables the acquisition of aerospace, maritime, and advanced technical systems critical to mission success, with a focus on compliance, risk mitigation, and contract performance oversight. Ferguson maintains longstanding relationships with key shipbuilders and maritime service providers, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These partnerships are primarily centered on the design, construction, and upgrade of patrol vessels and specialized maritime platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical evaluation, and performance-based contract structures to ensure delivery of mission-critical capabilities under stringent operational standards. Ferguson’s procurement portfolio reflects a consistent preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides. This indicates a focus on selecting the most capable and qualified vendors based on technical merit and operational readiness, rather than socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her awards, her process remains transparent and competitive, adhering to federal acquisition regulations without preferential set-aside mechanisms. Her primary procurement activity is concentrated under NAICS 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), reflecting a strong emphasis on specialized technical training, workforce development, and certification programs for Coast Guard personnel in maritime systems operations. This unique focus underscores her expertise in acquiring non-traditional defense services that enhance human capital readiness and technical proficiency across the fleet.