Carla Thomas

Carla Thomas 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 complex procurements for aerospace, maritime, and technical systems, with a focus on modernizing vessel fleets, enhancing maritime domain awareness, and procuring critical communications and sensor equipment. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and advance coastal patrol capabilities through timely, compliant, and mission-driven contracting solutions. Thomas maintains longstanding relationships with key industrial partners including Bollinger Shipyards, Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc., all of which are primary providers of specialized vessels, naval systems, and maritime technology. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements, technical rigor, and long-term sustainment planning, fostering collaborative partnerships with shipbuilders and defense contractors experienced in Coast Guard-specific operational environments. Her procurement portfolio reflects a consistent preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside status, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission need over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her current portfolio, she ensures all solicitations adhere to FAR compliance and competitive fairness standards. Thomas specializes in NAICS categories 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment), and 334118 (computer peripheral equipment), reflecting her deep expertise in procuring integrated command, control, communications, and surveillance systems. Her technical domain knowledge spans maritime sensor networks, radar integration, and mission-critical avionics, positioning her as a key enabler of the Coast Guard’s technological modernization initiatives.