Danit P. Johnson

Danit P. Johnson 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 focus on vessel modernization, search and detection systems, and maritime domain awareness technologies. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and enhance coastal patrol capabilities through timely, compliant, and mission-critical procurement actions. Johnson maintains strong, recurring relationships with key shipbuilders and maritime contractors, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These partnerships reflect a pattern of sustained collaboration with specialized vendors capable of delivering complex naval platforms and technical support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor engagement, performance-based outcomes, and adherence to defense acquisition regulations, ensuring alignment with Coast Guard operational requirements. A dedicated advocate for small business participation, Johnson consistently structures procurements to maximize socioeconomic opportunities, with equal portions of contracts set aside for total small business and women-owned small business concerns. While nearly four in ten contracts are open to all competitors, her deliberate use of FAR 19.5 total small business set-asides and WOSB certifications demonstrates a structured commitment to expanding vendor diversity and fostering competitive small business growth within the maritime acquisition ecosystem. Her procurement portfolio is primarily focused on NAICS codes related to professional and management development training, scientific and technical consulting, and specialized construction services, despite the apparent misalignment with typical Coast Guard missions. This reflects a nuanced acquisition strategy that integrates critical support services—including training, systems engineering, and technical advisory work—essential to sustaining advanced maritime operations and modernization initiatives.