Kiemisha Sweetney

Kiemisha Sweetney serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), supporting the strategic acquisition of specialized maritime and technical services critical to national security and operational readiness. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts for vessel modernization, search and detection systems, and environmental remediation services, Sweetney ensures alignment with the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance coastal patrol capabilities and sustain specialized fleets. Their work directly enables the acquisition of mission-critical assets that support maritime domain awareness, response readiness, and environmental compliance across U.S. waterways. Sweetney maintains longstanding relationships with a core group of shipbuilding and maritime service providers, 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 technical support services tailored to Coast Guard operational requirements. The contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with experienced, niche vendors capable of delivering custom maritime solutions, often under tight technical and schedule constraints. A defining feature of Sweetney’s procurement strategy is the exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic equity and small business development. Every contract in their portfolio is reserved for small businesses, ensuring maximum participation from firms certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to cultivate a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of supporting complex maritime missions. The portfolio is entirely focused on NAICS 562910—Remediation Services—indicating a specialized procurement emphasis on environmental cleanup, hazardous material handling, and pollution response capabilities. Sweetney’s expertise lies in acquiring technical services that support Coast Guard environmental compliance, vessel decontamination, and shoreline restoration, ensuring operational sustainability while adhering to federal environmental standards.