Deloris C. Miller

Deloris C. Miller serves as a Contract Specialist within the Hq Contract Operations (CG-912) unit of the U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions to support national maritime security and operational readiness. She manages complex procurements for aerospace, maritime, and technical services critical to modernizing the Coast Guard’s fleet and enhancing maritime domain awareness systems. Her portfolio centers on new construction, vessel modernization, and advanced detection technologies, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to sustain and upgrade coastal and riverine patrol capabilities through timely, compliant, and mission-driven contracting. Miller maintains longstanding relationships with key shipbuilders and defense 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 established industry partners with proven expertise in naval vessel fabrication and maritime system integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based outcomes, often engaging vendors with specialized capabilities in custom maritime platforms and mission-critical instrumentation. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with a primary focus on unrestricted competition (66.7%), complemented by a significant emphasis on Total Small Business Set-Asides (22.2%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides (11.1%). This demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster competition while ensuring meaningful participation from small and veteran-owned firms in high-value maritime acquisitions. Miller’s technical expertise is anchored in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, and Nautical System Manufacturing), underscoring her focus on advanced sensor systems, surveillance technologies, and integrated maritime command and control equipment. She routinely procures specialized components for radar, sonar, and electronic warfare systems, supporting the Coast Guard’s evolving mission in maritime domain awareness and operational resilience.