Gregory Patrick

Gregory Patrick serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions critical to national maritime security and operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for complex maritime and aerospace systems, with a primary focus on shipbuilding, vessel modernization, and technical services supporting coastal and riverine patrol fleets. His work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance maritime domain awareness, sustain specialized vessel capabilities, and advance search and detection technologies through timely, compliant, and mission-driven contracting. Gregory maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors specializing in naval vessel construction and repair, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration on major shipbuilding and refit programs, requiring deep technical coordination and rigorous oversight of performance standards, delivery schedules, and defense-specific compliance requirements. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, industrial capacity, and proven track records in delivering high-integrity maritime platforms. Gregory’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside categories. This reflects a strategic focus on leveraging the broadest possible industrial base to meet the Coast Guard’s demanding technical and operational requirements, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his award patterns, he ensures all solicitations adhere to statutory fairness and transparency standards. His expertise is concentrated exclusively in NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—where he procures new construction, mid-life modernization, and maintenance services for cutters, patrol vessels, and support craft. He possesses specialized knowledge in naval architecture, marine propulsion systems, and Coast Guard-specific operational specifications, ensuring acquired assets meet stringent mission-critical performance thresholds.