Derrick L. Cross

Derrick L. Cross serves as a key procurement lead within the National Strike Force Command, supporting the U.S. Coast Guard’s mission to enhance operational readiness for high-risk maritime and coastal emergency responses. He manages acquisitions focused on specialized training, technical support, and hazardous materials incident management capabilities, ensuring the workforce remains proficient in confined space rescue, chemical response, and complex field operations. His procurement activities align with the agency’s strategic imperative to sustain a highly skilled, mission-critical workforce through targeted contracting that prioritizes readiness, scalability, and rapid deployment of expertise. Cross maintains a procurement environment that fosters partnerships with professional training providers, management consultants, and niche technical vendors. While no specific contractor names are currently identifiable in public records, his contracting patterns consistently engage firms offering simulation-based instruction, emergency response curriculum development, and specialized equipment integration services. He cultivates long-term vendor relationships with organizations capable of delivering just-in-time, mission-critical support under dynamic operational conditions. His procurement strategy exhibits a strong preference for small business participation, with 60% of acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, prioritizing small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other eligible small entities that bring agility and specialized domain knowledge to high-stakes response operations. His approach ensures broad access to the federal marketplace while reinforcing the agency’s reliance on community-based expertise. Cross’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) and 611699 (Miscellaneous Instruction), reflecting his emphasis on workforce development and scenario-based training. He also procures management consulting services under NAICS 541618 and specialized computer storage devices under 334112 to support data-intensive training systems and field-deployable response technologies. His domain expertise centers on mission-critical training infrastructure and the integration of technical systems that enhance situational awareness and operational resilience in hazardous environments.