Christopher Imgarten

Chris Imgarten serves as an Assistant Engineering Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where he plays a critical role in supporting the acquisition of technical, maritime, and industrial systems essential to national security and operational readiness. He manages the engineering and procurement lifecycle for complex contracts related to vessel modernization, maritime surveillance infrastructure, and specialized equipment procurement, ensuring alignment with Coast Guard mission priorities in coastal patrol, search and detection, and force modernization. His work bridges technical requirements with acquisition strategy, enabling the delivery of mission-critical capabilities through compliant and efficient contracting processes. Imgarten maintains sustained relationships with key shipbuilding and industrial contractors including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc., reflecting a preference for specialized maritime and industrial vendors with proven expertise in vessel construction, repair, and system integration. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-integrity, Coast Guard-certified platforms and support systems, often requiring rigorous compliance with naval engineering standards and lifecycle sustainment planning. He demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. This consistent policy reflects a strategic emphasis on fostering innovation and capacity within the small business industrial base that supports Coast Guard operations. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 423830 (industrial machinery wholesale), 333924 (industrial truck and stacker machinery manufacturing), 236220 (commercial building construction), and 238220 (plumbing and HVAC contracting), indicating a broad technical scope spanning mechanical systems, facility infrastructure, and specialized equipment integration. His expertise lies in procuring engineered solutions that enable maritime domain awareness, vessel sustainment, and shore-side operational support.