James Radford

James Radford 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 that support national maritime security and force modernization. He manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts for aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with a focus on enhancing coastal patrol capabilities, maritime domain awareness systems, and vessel modernization programs. His work directly enables operational readiness through the procurement of mission-critical platforms and supporting services, ensuring alignment with Coast Guard strategic priorities and federal acquisition regulations. Radford maintains enduring relationships with key shipbuilders and defense contractors, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These partnerships are centered on the design, construction, and sustainment of specialized vessels and maritime systems. 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 assets. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This underscores a mission-driven focus on capability and capacity over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing technical merit and vendor performance over programmatic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Radford’s primary NAICS focus areas are 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating a significant investment in specialized maritime training programs and advanced software systems supporting sensor integration, data analytics, and command and control infrastructure. His expertise lies at the intersection of operational training delivery and mission-critical IT services that enhance maritime surveillance, search and detection, and fleet interoperability.