Frank J Krempa

Frank J. Krempa serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), overseeing strategic acquisitions critical to maritime operational readiness and force modernization. He manages the acquisition of specialized vessels, advanced maritime systems, and technical services essential to coastal patrol, search and detection, and fleet sustainment. His portfolio focuses on complex, mission-critical contracts that support the Coast Guard’s national security objectives, including new construction, retrofitting, and integration of next-generation maritime platforms. Krempa’s work ensures timely delivery of capabilities aligned with Coast Guard strategic priorities, balancing technical rigor with regulatory compliance across federal acquisition frameworks. Krempa maintains enduring relationships with a core group of shipyard and marine engineering 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 experienced, niche vendors with proven expertise in custom vessel fabrication, marine systems integration, and specialized construction. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, leveraging contractor capabilities in advanced hull design, propulsion systems, and maritime electronics to meet evolving operational demands. A strong advocate for small business participation, Krempa consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing 75% of his contract actions to small business concerns. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of supporting Coast Guard mission needs while promoting economic opportunity in the maritime industrial base. His procurement patterns demonstrate a structured commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals without compromising technical performance or schedule integrity. Krempa’s acquisitions are heavily concentrated in NAICS 332114 (Custom Roll Forming), 325991 (Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins), and 335129 (Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in specialized marine materials, composite fabrication, and mission-critical electronic subsystems. He procures custom-engineered components for vessel hulls, sensor enclosures, and integrated command systems, requiring precise technical specifications and rigorous quality assurance protocols. His domain knowledge spans advanced maritime manufacturing processes and the integration of next-generation detection and communication technologies.