John K. Macy

John K. Macy 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 advance national maritime security and operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts for aerospace, maritime, and technical systems, with a focus on search and detection technologies, vessel modernization, and satellite-enabled domain awareness platforms. His work directly supports the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and enhance coastal patrol capabilities through innovative procurement solutions aligned with federal acquisition regulations and defense acquisition priorities. Macy maintains consistent working relationships with key shipbuilding and defense technology 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 preference for specialized maritime fabricators and niche system integrators capable of delivering custom-built vessels and mission-critical instrumentation. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based requirements, and long-term sustainment planning, fostering collaborative vendor engagement on high-stakes, low-volume procurement initiatives. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 84.6% of awards issued without set-aside designations. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 15.4% of contracts as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, primarily to firms with proven expertise in marine systems and electronic instrumentation. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his portfolio reflects a deliberate balance between large-capacity industrial partners and qualified small businesses capable of meeting specialized Coast Guard requirements. Macy’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (analytical laboratory instruments) and 334511 (nautical and aerospace detection systems), reflecting deep technical expertise in sensor integration, navigation instrumentation, and maritime command and control technologies. He also frequently procures electronic computer systems (334111) and satellite telecommunications services (517410), underscoring his specialization in mission-critical, high-reliability systems essential to Coast Guard operational effectiveness.