Carla S. Diamond

Carla S. Diamond serves as Division Chief 9122 within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where she leads strategic acquisition initiatives critical to national maritime security and operational readiness. In this role, she oversees the procurement of specialized aerospace, maritime, and technical services that support the modernization of coastal patrol fleets, maritime domain awareness systems, and search and detection capabilities. Her portfolio centers on complex, mission-critical contracts requiring technical precision and long-term sustainment planning, with a focus on new construction, vessel upgrades, and integrated systems procurement aligned with Coast Guard operational priorities. Diamond maintains consistent, long-term partnerships with a select group of specialized shipbuilders and maritime defense contractors, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in vessel design, naval architecture, and Coast Guard-specific platform integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with industry partners capable of delivering high-reliability, mission-essential systems under stringent regulatory and performance standards. A defining feature of Diamond’s procurement strategy is her exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, ensuring that 100% of her acquisitions are reserved for small business concerns. This reflects a deep institutional commitment to fostering innovation and capacity within the small business industrial base, particularly among firms with niche capabilities in maritime systems and technical consulting. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic inclusion without compromising mission performance. Her primary procurement focus is under NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), indicating a strong emphasis on engineering, systems integration, and technical advisory services supporting maritime platform development. She routinely procures specialized consulting services related to vessel modernization, sensor system integration, and operational readiness assessments, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical domains of naval engineering and maritime systems lifecycle management.