Elizabeth Pacious

Elizabeth Pacious serves as a key procurement lead within the C5I Division 3 Portsmouth of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she manages acquisitions critical to modernizing command, control, communications, computers, cyber, and intelligence (C5I) systems. Her role centers on securing advanced technical services and specialized electrical components that enhance maritime domain awareness, navigation resilience, and secure communications infrastructure. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from requirements definition to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with national security objectives and Department of Homeland Security directives. Her acquisitions directly support the operational readiness of Coast Guard assets across all maritime domains. Pacious maintains a consistent working relationship with Trimble Inc., a primary contractor providing precision positioning, navigation, and timing technologies integral to maritime surveillance and asset tracking systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability and systems integration expertise, particularly for mission-critical C5I platforms. She engages with contractors capable of delivering secure, interoperable solutions that meet stringent military and maritime operational standards, favoring established industry leaders with proven track records in defense-grade systems. Her procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a strategic emphasis on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award patterns, her focus remains on securing the highest-performing solutions to meet urgent operational needs. Pacious’s primary NAICS focus spans 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing), indicating deep engagement with systems engineering, cyber-enabled communications, and specialized maritime electronics. She procures advanced sensors, signal processing hardware, secure data links, and integrated C5I subsystems that enable real-time situational awareness and resilient command networks across the maritime domain.