Christine Quintana

Christine Quintana 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 contracts for aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with a primary focus on vessel construction, modernization, and specialized system integration. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance coastal patrol capabilities, sustain critical fleet assets, and advance maritime domain awareness through timely and compliant procurement actions. Quintana ensures alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency priorities, balancing operational urgency with fiscal responsibility across complex, high-stakes procurements. Quintana maintains consistent working relationships with key shipbuilding and maritime system providers, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These partnerships reflect a reliance on specialized shipyards and defense contractors with proven expertise in constructing and upgrading patrol vessels, response boats, and mission-critical maritime platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and rigorous technical compliance, fostering trust with contractors capable of meeting the Coast Guard’s demanding operational standards. Her procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with equal distribution between no set-aside and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Quintana actively facilitates opportunities for small businesses in the maritime industrial base, ensuring equitable access to contracts while maintaining mission-critical performance requirements. This pattern underscores her dedication to fostering a diverse supplier base without compromising technical readiness or acquisition integrity. Quintana’s primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 336612 (Boat Building), encompassing the design, construction, and overhaul of coast guard patrol vessels, response boats, and specialized watercraft. She specializes in acquiring integrated systems including navigation, surveillance, and communication suites tailored for riverine and offshore operations, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with naval architecture, corrosion-resistant materials, and mission-specific vessel configurations.