Dennis Parker

Dennis Parker serves as a Contract Specialist within the Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912) unit of the U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, he manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical maritime and aerospace systems that support national security, operational readiness, and fleet modernization. His responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, conducting source selection, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with FAR and Coast Guard acquisition policies. Parker specializes in procuring complex services related to vessel construction, maritime domain awareness technologies, and search and detection systems, ensuring that acquisitions align with the Coast Guard’s strategic priorities for coastal and riverine patrol capabilities. Parker maintains longstanding relationships with key shipbuilders and maritime defense 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 focus on specialized vessel design, retrofitting, and maintenance services essential for sustaining the Coast Guard’s fleet. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with industry partners who possess proven technical expertise in naval architecture and maritime systems integration, fostering reliable, long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance and compliance. A consistent advocate for small business participation, Parker administers contracts with a balanced approach—half of his acquisitions are set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals. While no set-asides are designated for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs specifically, his portfolio actively enables small business entry into the maritime defense sector through competitive set-asides and subcontracting opportunities. His procurement focus centers on shipbuilding, marine systems integration, and advanced maritime surveillance technologies, aligning with NAICS categories related to ship and boat building and defense contracting. Parker’s technical expertise lies in acquiring platforms and systems that enhance maritime domain awareness, coastal patrol effectiveness, and search-and-rescue operational capacity.