John Macy

John Macy 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 that support national maritime security and operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts for aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with a primary focus on vessel modernization, search and detection systems, and patrol platform sustainment. His work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance coastal and riverine capabilities through timely, compliant, and mission-critical procurement actions aligned with federal acquisition regulations and defense acquisition policies. Macy maintains longstanding relationships with a core group of specialized shipbuilders and maritime defense 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 experienced, technically capable vendors with proven expertise in naval architecture, vessel construction, and Coast Guard-specific operational requirements. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based contracting, and rigorous technical oversight to ensure delivery of high-integrity maritime platforms. Macy’s procurement portfolio reflects a consistent preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his contracting decisions prioritize technical merit, past performance, and mission suitability over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the Coast Guard’s need for specialized, high-capability suppliers in niche maritime domains. His primary acquisition focus centers on shipbuilding, maritime system integration, and advanced surveillance technologies, with deep familiarity in NAICS categories related to ship and boat building, defense electronics, and technical services for naval platforms. He routinely procures custom-engineered vessels, sensor suites, command and control systems, and maintenance support packages tailored to the Coast Guard’s unique operational environment.