Jon T. Meagher, Primary Contracting Officer

Jon T. Meagher serves as a key procurement professional within the Maritime Administration, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize the nation’s maritime infrastructure and National Defense Reserve Fleet. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on shipbuilding, vessel maintenance, and environmental remediation services critical to maritime readiness. His work ensures the operational viability of deep-sea vessels and training assets, including those supporting the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Meagher handles complex contract actions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to align procurement strategy with national defense and commercial maritime objectives. His primary contractor relationships center on CONNECTA SATELLITE SOLUTIONS LLC, reflecting a consistent reliance on specialized maritime communications and satellite technology providers. Meagher cultivates strategic vendor partnerships with firms capable of delivering integrated navigation, surveillance, and fleet management systems, often requiring compliance with DHS and Coast Guard cybersecurity standards. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and lifecycle support, favoring vendors with proven expertise in maritime-grade hardware and secure data transmission. Meagher demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 40% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate his portfolio, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity and foster innovation among emerging maritime contractors. His pattern reflects a balanced approach—prioritizing capability while actively expanding the pool of qualified small business suppliers. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), underscoring deep expertise in vessel construction, retrofitting, and dry-dock services. He also frequently procures environmental remediation and engineering services to support fleet sustainability initiatives, reflecting a technical understanding of marine environmental compliance and infrastructure lifecycle management. Meagher’s domain expertise spans maritime systems integration, mechanical maintenance, and regulatory-aligned remediation, positioning him as a critical link between operational needs and acquisition execution in the maritime sector.