Keith A Wakefield

Keith A. Wakefield serves as a Contracting Officer for the SFLC Procurement Branch 3 (00040) within the U.S. Coast Guard, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical maritime systems and sustainment services essential to fleet readiness. He oversees the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from solicitation through contract award and administration—for shipbuilding, repair, and modernization projects that support the operational endurance of Coast Guard cutters and vessels. His portfolio encompasses complex technical acquisitions requiring deep engineering and logistical coordination, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical performance standards. Wakefield maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., JDCI Enterprises, Inc., ALS Services USA, Corp., Cabras Marine Corporation, and Bay Marine Boatworks, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine electrical systems, vessel repair, and maritime infrastructure support. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical reliability, and performance-based outcomes, often leveraging firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types suited to high-risk, mission-essential work. While the majority of his acquisitions—85.6%—are conducted without set-asides, Wakefield demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with 14.4% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively seeks qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized marine and electrical systems, aligning with the Coast Guard’s broader goals for workforce development and industrial base resilience. His technical focus centers on NAICS codes 334511 (nautical instrumentation), 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), and 335312 (motor and generator manufacturing), reflecting expertise in procuring propulsion systems, navigation electronics, and auxiliary power components. Wakefield’s domain knowledge spans integrated maritime systems, ensuring acquisitions meet rigorous Coast Guard safety, interoperability, and environmental compliance standards.