George D. Baptist

George D. Baptist serves as a Contracting Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that support national maritime security and operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized maritime and aerospace services, including vessel modernization, search and detection systems, and technical training solutions. His work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance coastal patrol capabilities, sustain specialized vessel fleets, and advance maritime domain awareness through timely and compliant procurement actions. Baptist maintains enduring relationships with a core group of shipbuilding and maritime services 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 focus on niche shipyard capabilities and vessel construction expertise tailored to Coast Guard operational requirements. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and technical alignment with vessel design and maintenance standards critical to fleet sustainment. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Baptist consistently employs Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, ensuring 100% of his acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate and comprehensive commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, fostering equitable access for small, agile vendors with specialized maritime and technical capabilities. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 611519 — Other Technical and Trade Schools — reflecting a strategic emphasis on specialized workforce development, technical training, and certification programs that support Coast Guard personnel in operating advanced maritime systems. This unique specialization highlights his expertise in procuring non-traditional, capability-enhancing services that bridge operational needs with skilled workforce readiness.