Jackson McClam

Jackson McClam serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), overseeing strategic acquisitions critical to national maritime security and operational readiness. He manages a portfolio focused on the design, construction, and modernization of specialized vessels, as well as integrated maritime domain awareness systems. His work directly supports the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance coastal patrol capabilities, sustain fleet readiness, and deploy advanced detection technologies. McClam handles full lifecycle contract actions—from solicitation through award and administration—for complex, high-stakes maritime platforms and associated technical services, ensuring alignment with DoD and Coast Guard acquisition regulations. His primary contractor relationships are centered on shipbuilding and maritime systems integration, with consistent engagement with 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 established, technically capable vendors with proven expertise in naval architecture, aluminum and steel vessel construction, and mission-specific system integration. McClam’s contracting patterns indicate a reliance on long-term, performance-based vendor relationships rather than transactional procurement, fostering collaboration on multi-year modernization initiatives. McClam’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside designation. This indicates a focus on technical merit and industrial capacity over socioeconomic categorization, though it does not preclude participation from small businesses that meet stringent performance and capability thresholds. His approach prioritizes mission-critical outcomes over socioeconomic targets, aligning with the Coast Guard’s operational urgency and technical specificity. His procurement focus is dominated by NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting deep expertise in both physical vessel acquisition and the embedded software systems that enable maritime surveillance, navigation, and command and control. He routinely procures custom-built patrol cutters, riverine craft, sensor suites, and data integration platforms, demonstrating specialized knowledge in naval systems engineering and maritime IT infrastructure.