Jennifer L. Peterson

Jennie Peterson serves as a Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that support national maritime security and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts for aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with a primary focus on vessel construction, modernization, and mission-critical systems integration. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s priorities in coastal patrol, maritime domain awareness, and fleet sustainment, ensuring acquisitions align with federal procurement regulations and operational imperatives. Peterson maintains longstanding relationships with key shipyard 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 central to the delivery of specialized vessels and maritime equipment, reflecting a preference for experienced, technically capable vendors with proven track records in naval construction and repair. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous oversight, and collaborative vendor engagement to meet the Coast Guard’s demanding operational standards. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts are open competition, she consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that foster equitable access for qualified small businesses, particularly those with expertise in maritime systems and defense logistics. This balance ensures both mission effectiveness and broad vendor participation. Peterson’s primary NAICS focus areas include Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Security Systems Services (561621), and All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (336999), underscoring her deep expertise in naval architecture, surveillance technologies, and specialized transport platforms. She also procures related services in professional training and facility support, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining Coast Guard readiness across technical and operational domains.