Keith Harding

Keith Harding serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that advance national maritime security and operational readiness. He specializes in managing full lifecycle contracts for technical services supporting aerospace, maritime, and coastal surveillance systems, with a focus on modernizing vessel fleets and enhancing maritime domain awareness capabilities. His portfolio centers on administrative and management consulting services critical to program oversight, acquisition planning, and contract performance evaluation, ensuring alignment with Coast Guard mission priorities in search and detection, patrol operations, and fleet sustainment. Keith maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc., all of which provide niche capabilities in vessel construction, maintenance, and maritime system integration. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise and mission alignment, fostering collaboration on complex, high-stakes acquisition programs requiring precision engineering and regulatory compliance. A defining feature of Keith’s contracting profile is his exclusive reliance on HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deep institutional commitment to economic development in historically underutilized business zones. Every contract he manages is structured to prioritize qualified HUBZone-certified small businesses, reinforcing the Coast Guard’s socioeconomic goals while tapping into regional talent and innovation. His procurement activities are narrowly focused on NAICS 541611—Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services—indicating a specialization in contract administration, acquisition strategy, program management support, and operational readiness planning. He does not procure hardware or construction directly but enables mission success through expert advisory services that streamline acquisition execution, ensure regulatory adherence, and enhance program efficiency across the Coast Guard’s technical and operational domains.