Jomar R Dunham

Jomar R. Dunham serves as a Leading Petty Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Base Ketchikan (70Z035), where he plays a pivotal role in supporting operational readiness through the acquisition and management of critical maritime infrastructure and transportation services. As a key procurement lead within a remote Alaskan operational hub, Dunham oversees the planning, solicitation, and contract administration for missions essential to search and rescue, law enforcement, and homeland security. His acquisitions primarily focus on sustaining vessel operations, shore-based maintenance systems, and environmental compliance infrastructure, ensuring the Coast Guard can effectively execute its mandate in one of the nation’s most logistically challenging regions. Dunham collaborates with a network of specialized maritime service providers, including vessel operators, marine maintenance contractors, and environmental compliance specialists, many of whom possess regional expertise in Alaskan waterways. His working relationships are built on reliability, regulatory adherence, and proven performance in austere conditions. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages vendors with demonstrated capacity to deliver timely, mission-critical services under extreme weather and geographic constraints. Dunham’s contracting activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside profile, indicating a primary emphasis on mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences. This reflects the operational urgency and specialized nature of the services required in remote Alaska, where qualified vendors are limited and performance standards are non-negotiable. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, all awards are evaluated strictly on technical capability, past performance, and ability to meet stringent Coast Guard operational requirements. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 483212 (Inland Water Passenger Transportation), encompassing crew transport, logistical supply runs, and personnel movement via watercraft in the Inside Passage and Bering Sea regions. This specialization demands deep familiarity with Coast Guard vessel standards, marine safety protocols, and Alaska-specific navigation regulations, positioning Dunham as a subject matter expert in maritime logistics procurement within the U.S. Coast Guard’s northernmost operational commands.