Becky M Edgar

Becky M. Edgar serves as a Contract Specialist within the C5I Division 3 Portsmouth of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to modernize command, control, communications, computers, cyber, and intelligence (C5I) systems. Her work directly supports maritime domain awareness, search and rescue, and national security operations by ensuring timely procurement of advanced technological solutions. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning IT infrastructure, cybersecurity services, and specialized communications equipment, applying full lifecycle contracting expertise under FAR and DFARS guidelines to deliver resilient, interoperable systems across maritime domains. Becky maintains a strong working relationship with Trimble Inc., a key vendor providing geospatial and navigation technologies critical to Coast Guard operational effectiveness. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with industry partners capable of delivering integrated, standards-compliant solutions, often engaging contractors with proven experience in defense and maritime systems. She fosters transparent, performance-based vendor relationships grounded in technical rigor and compliance, ensuring alignment with Coast Guard operational requirements and cybersecurity mandates. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses, demonstrating a deliberate effort to broaden the supplier base and enhance innovation through socioeconomic contracting programs. Becky’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 481211 (nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation), reflecting her involvement in airborne C5I platforms, and 518210 and 541519, indicating substantial investment in computing infrastructure, data hosting, and specialized IT services. She also regularly procures computer peripheral equipment under 334118 and communications software under 511210, showcasing deep technical expertise in maritime surveillance systems, real-time data processing, and secure network architectures essential to Coast Guard missions.