Keith Miner

Keith Miner serves as a key procurement lead within the C5I Division 1 Alexandria of the U.S. Coast Guard, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions in command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence systems. He plays a central role in sustaining and modernizing the Coast Guard’s secure IT infrastructure, ensuring operational resilience through the procurement of telecommunications, software, and integrated C5I solutions. His acquisitions directly support maritime domain awareness and enterprise-wide decision-making capabilities, with a focus on delivering secure, scalable, and interoperable systems that meet stringent federal cybersecurity and compliance standards. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Miner consistently engages with a diverse ecosystem of vendors specializing in secure telecommunications, software development, and mission support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, performance-based partnerships with firms capable of rapid integration, system modernization, and continuous support for legacy and next-generation architectures. He fosters long-term vendor relationships built on technical adaptability, compliance rigor, and proven delivery in high-stakes operational environments. Miner exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 80% of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate innovation and capacity within the small business community, particularly firms qualified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. His procurement approach prioritizes equitable access and capability development, ensuring that small businesses contribute meaningfully to national security technology pipelines. His primary NAICS focus includes 517810 (All Other Telecommunications) and 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers), indicating a blend of infrastructure procurement and specialized event-based support for technical coordination and stakeholder engagement. He also regularly procures software solutions under 513210 (Software Publishers), emphasizing commercial-off-the-shelf and custom-developed applications for intelligence analytics, network management, and secure communications. His expertise lies at the intersection of enterprise IT modernization and mission-critical operational readiness.