Gregory J Ducker

Gregory Ducker serves as a key procurement lead within the C5I Division 3 Portsmouth of the U.S. Coast Guard, responsible for managing acquisitions that advance command, control, communications, computers, cyber, and intelligence (C5I) systems critical to maritime domain awareness and national security operations. He oversees the acquisition of mission-critical hardware, software integration, and sustainment services that modernize naval surveillance, navigation, and secure communications infrastructure. His portfolio centers on complex systems engineering and lifecycle support contracts, ensuring operational resilience across austere maritime environments. Ducker’s work directly supports the Coast Guard’s strategic imperative to enhance interoperability and cyber-secure command networks. He maintains strong working relationships with TRIMBLE INC, a primary contractor delivering advanced positioning, navigation, and timing solutions essential to maritime operations. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense and aerospace technology partners with proven capabilities in ruggedized electronics and real-time data integration, while also engaging specialized firms in electronic repair, systems design, and wireless communications. Ducker’s procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, vendor performance history, and system interoperability standards. A significant portion of his acquisitions—52.6%—are set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting. He regularly awards contracts to 8(a) certified firms and maintains a balanced mix of no-set-aside and competed small business opportunities, aligning with Department of Homeland Security directives to broaden vendor diversity without compromising mission readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting heavy investment in vessel-integrated C5I systems, followed by NAICS 811210 for precision equipment maintenance and NAICS 541512 for computer systems design services. He specializes in procuring hardened communication hardware, cyber-secure network infrastructure, and mission-critical software platforms tailored to Coast Guard operational requirements.