James Ferguson

James Ferguson serves as a Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions to sustain and modernize the nation’s maritime defense capabilities. He manages complex procurement actions for aerospace, maritime, and technical services critical to operational readiness, including vessel construction, system integration, and mission-critical support services. His portfolio centers on procurements that enhance coastal patrol efficacy, maritime domain awareness, and fleet modernization, ensuring alignment with national security priorities and acquisition best practices under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Ferguson maintains enduring relationships with key shipbuilding and maritime systems 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 specialized vessel design, fabrication, and repair capabilities essential to the Coast Guard’s fleet sustainment mission. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and technical compliance with naval engineering standards, fostering reliable delivery of high-integrity maritime platforms. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a robust 28.6% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though not focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs specifically, he consistently facilitates opportunities for small businesses with relevant shipbuilding and fabrication expertise, ensuring broad vendor participation without compromising technical requirements. Ferguson’s primary industry focus lies in NAICS 336612 (Boat Building) and 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with significant activity in 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products) and 541611 (Management Consulting). He routinely procures custom vessel construction, propulsion systems, sensor integration, and operational support services, demonstrating deep technical fluency in maritime engineering, naval architecture, and defense logistics. His expertise ensures acquisitions meet rigorous Coast Guard safety, performance, and interoperability standards.