Jeremy Crutcher

Jeremy Crutcher serves as a Contract Specialist within the C5I Division 3 Portsmouth under the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security, where he plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that advance maritime command, control, communications, computers, cyber, and intelligence (C5I) systems. He manages the full lifecycle of contract actions for technical services supporting maritime domain awareness, navigation modernization, and cyber-resilient communication infrastructure. His portfolio primarily consists of complex, mission-critical IT and systems integration procurements aligned with national security objectives, ensuring operational readiness across coastal and offshore domains. Crutcher maintains a consistent working relationship with Trimble Inc., a key contractor providing advanced geospatial, navigation, and sensor integration solutions critical to C5I modernization efforts. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical interoperability, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in compliance, innovation, and mission alignment. While he engages with a limited pool of established contractors, his evaluations prioritize technical capability, cybersecurity adherence, and system sustainment support over price alone. Crutcher’s contracting activity reflects a strict focus on full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-aside designations, including no use of 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences. This reflects an agency-wide mandate to prioritize mission-critical capability delivery over socioeconomic targeting, ensuring rapid acquisition of high-priority systems without procedural delays. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing software development, systems integration, cybersecurity services, and data analytics for maritime surveillance platforms. He specializes in acquiring cloud-enabled, real-time data fusion tools, signal processing systems, and secure network infrastructure that support the Coast Guard’s evolving operational requirements in contested and low-visibility environments.