James A Lassiter

James A. Lassiter serves as a Contract Specialist within the C5I Division 3 Portsmouth of the U.S. Coast Guard, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring advanced command, control, communications, computers, cyber, and intelligence (C5I) systems critical to maritime domain awareness and national security operations. He manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and the agency’s strategic modernization goals. His portfolio primarily encompasses technical systems supporting maritime surveillance, navigation, and secure communications infrastructure, requiring deep familiarity with defense and homeland security procurement protocols. Lassiter maintains a consistent working relationship with Trimble Inc., a key contractor providing precision navigation, positioning, and geospatial solutions integral to Coast Guard operational platforms. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical interoperability, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in compliance, innovation, and mission readiness. While he collaborates with large prime contractors, his process integrates small business participation as a core component of acquisition strategy. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 78.7% of awards issued without set-aside designations. However, he actively supports small business growth, with 21.3% of awards allocated under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic objectives. Lassiter’s technical focus centers on NAICS 334511, specializing in search, detection, navigation, and nautical systems, alongside significant activity in 334220 for wireless communications equipment and 541519 for other computer-related services. His expertise lies in procuring mission-critical hardware and integrated software solutions that enhance maritime situational awareness, secure data transmission, and real-time intelligence fusion across operational domains.