Gary D Goins

Gary D. Goins serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical technologies that enhance the tactical superiority of special operations forces. He manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements centered on advanced communications, electro-optical systems, and rapid prototyping initiatives, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense acquisition regulations while accelerating fielding timelines for urgent operational needs. His work directly supports USSOCOM’s mission to deliver cutting-edge, deployable capabilities across land, air, sea, and cyber domains through agile contracting methods and early contractor engagement. Goins collaborates with a diverse range of defense contractors specializing in satellite communications, radio frequency systems, and next-generation sensor platforms. He fosters strategic partnerships with both large prime contractors and innovative small businesses that can rapidly develop and integrate prototype solutions under time-constrained acquisition frameworks. His contracting approach emphasizes technical evaluation, performance-based outcomes, and iterative development cycles aligned with USSOCOM’s experimentation culture, often leveraging Other Transaction Authorities and prototype contracting vehicles to expedite delivery. Goins’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his focus remains on technical merit, rapid capability insertion, and mission readiness over socioeconomic criteria, aligning with USSOCOM’s priority of operational urgency. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in secure, high-bandwidth comms systems, tactical radios, night vision hardware, and integrated sensor networks. He routinely procures encrypted waveform technologies, software-defined radios, and field-deployable electro-optical systems critical to SOF missions in contested environments.