Candice Biringer

Candice Biringer serves as a Contract Officer within the Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912) unit of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions critical to national maritime security and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for aerospace and maritime technical systems, with a primary focus on the procurement of aircraft components, auxiliary equipment, and specialized maritime platforms. Her work directly supports the Coast Guard’s mission to modernize its fleet, enhance maritime domain awareness, and sustain critical search and detection capabilities through timely and compliant acquisition actions. Biringer maintains consistent, long-term 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. These partnerships are centered on the design, integration, and sustainment of high-performance vessels and aviation support systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and supply chain resilience, often involving complex engineering requirements and international vendor coordination. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a deliberate focus on maximizing competition among qualified industry leaders rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with mission-critical needs that require specialized capabilities not typically available through small business channels. Biringer’s expertise is concentrated in NAICS 336413 — Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing — where she procures advanced avionics, sensor integration systems, and mission-critical aircraft subcomponents. Her technical domain spans airborne surveillance equipment, radar support systems, and auxiliary power units essential to Coast Guard aerospace operations, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense-grade aerospace manufacturing standards and compliance frameworks.