Katherine West

Katherine P. West supports the U.S. Coast Guard’s Hq Contract Operations (CG-912) unit in executing strategic acquisitions critical to national maritime security and operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with emphasis on vessel modernization, search and detection systems, and mission-critical training solutions. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s force modernization goals by ensuring timely procurement of specialized equipment and services that sustain coastal and riverine patrol capabilities and enhance maritime domain awareness. She operates within the full spectrum of federal acquisition regulations, coordinating complex contract actions from solicitation through award and performance oversight. West maintains consistent procurement relationships with key shipbuilding and maritime support 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 focus on vessel construction, repair, and specialized maritime system integration. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in naval architecture and defense-grade fabrication, while maintaining flexibility to engage niche vendors for specialized technical services. Her contracting portfolio prioritizes open competition, with 76.7% of awards issued without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, consistently awarding 20% of contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides and 3.3% to Women-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a balanced approach to competition and socioeconomic goals. West’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (management consulting), 611519 (technical training), and 334511 (nautical system manufacturing). She frequently procures maritime surveillance technologies, search and detection instrumentation, flight training systems, and administrative support services, demonstrating deep expertise in acquiring integrated systems that enhance Coast Guard operational effectiveness across air, sea, and command domains.