Devin J. Fitzpatrick, Contracting Officer

Devin J. Fitzpatrick supports the U.S. Coast Guard’s Hq Contract Operations (CG-912) unit in executing strategic acquisitions critical to maritime security and operational readiness. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions across aerospace, maritime, and technical service domains, Fitzpatrick facilitates contracts that modernize the Coast Guard’s vessel fleets, enhance maritime domain awareness systems, and sustain specialized patrol capabilities. His work directly enables mission-critical capabilities in coastal and riverine operations, with a focus on new construction, vessel modernization, and integrated detection technologies. He handles full lifecycle contracting for high-priority programs requiring technical precision and regulatory compliance under FAR and DFARS frameworks. Fitzpatrick maintains enduring relationships with key shipyard and maritime technology 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 preference for established industry leaders with proven expertise in naval architecture, shipbuilding, and defense-grade system integration. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous source selection, and long-term sustainment planning, fostering collaborative vendor relationships grounded in technical reliability and delivery consistency. His procurement patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 73.9% of awards issued without set-aside designations. However, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 26.1% of contracts as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining mission-critical standards. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides dominate, his portfolio demonstrates a balanced commitment to enabling small business growth within the maritime defense industrial base. Fitzpatrick’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), followed by technical training (611519) and computer-related services (541519). He procures integrated maritime systems, vessel modernization packages, simulation and training platforms, and mission-critical software solutions. His technical expertise spans naval engineering, command and control systems, and operational readiness infrastructure, positioning him as a key enabler of the Coast Guard’s force modernization objectives.