Joseph M. Case

Joseph Case serves as a Contract Specialist at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Research and Development Center (70Z032), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that advance maritime domain awareness and operational technology innovation. He manages the full lifecycle of procurements for advanced sensing systems, autonomous platforms, and environmental response technologies, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the Center’s strategic priorities in navigation safety, search and rescue, and maritime security. His work bridges technical requirements with contracting execution, enabling the rapid fielding of next-generation capabilities to support Coast Guard operations. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Case routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in defense-grade electronics, sensor integration, and maritime engineering solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based outcomes, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering complex, high-reliability systems under stringent operational conditions. He maintains a collaborative, transparent contracting process designed to attract innovative small businesses and established defense contractors alike. Case demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 21% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses, particularly those with expertise in advanced manufacturing and environmental remediation, though no specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a) or SDVOSB dominate his portfolio. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for search, detection, and navigation systems, alongside significant activity in remediation services (562910), metal tank manufacturing (332420), and specialized software development (511210). This reflects a technical domain expertise in maritime instrumentation, infrastructure resilience, and mission-critical software systems supporting Coast Guard operational readiness.