Brenda E Oberholzer

Brenda E. Oberholzer serves as a primary contracting professional within the C5I Division 2 at Kearneysville, U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring critical information technology and communications systems that sustain maritime domain awareness and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, and information systems, ensuring alignment with Coast Guard mission requirements and Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity standards. Her portfolio primarily encompasses IT modernization, network infrastructure, and mission-critical software services, with a focus on secure, interoperable solutions that support search-and-rescue coordination, vessel tracking, and real-time data fusion. While specific contractor names are not available, Oberholzer’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms providing computer systems design, custom programming, and computing infrastructure services. She fosters partnerships with both large systems integrators and specialized small businesses, emphasizing technical agility, compliance with FedRAMP and NIST standards, and rapid deployment of secure cloud-enabled solutions. Her working relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in defense and homeland security IT environments. Oberholzer’s contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 84% of acquisitions conducted as non-set-aside procurements. However, she actively supports socioeconomic goals, allocating 12% of awards to 8(a) certified firms and 4% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to innovation and broad vendor participation. Her primary NAICS focus includes Other Computer Related Services (541519), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), and Computing Infrastructure Providers (518210), reflecting deep expertise in procuring end-to-end IT solutions—from custom software development to managed hosting and data processing services. She specializes in acquiring secure, scalable systems that enhance the Coast Guard’s digital resilience and operational interoperability across maritime domains.