Kristina Morris

Kristina A. Morris serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that support national maritime security and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts for aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with a focus on modernizing vessel fleets, enhancing maritime domain awareness systems, and procuring advanced detection and communications technologies. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and expand coastal and riverine patrol capabilities through timely, compliant, and mission-driven procurement actions. Morris maintains consistent contracting relationships with key shipbuilders and defense contractors, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These partnerships are primarily centered on the design, construction, and modernization of specialized vessels and maritime systems. Her approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical alignment with Coast Guard operational requirements, and rigorous contract administration to ensure performance accountability and delivery of mission-critical assets. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate 20% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though not heavily reliant on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, she actively fosters small business participation through competitive small business set-asides, ensuring diverse vendor engagement without compromising mission needs. Morris specializes in procurements governed by NAICS codes 511210 (Software Publishers), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing). Her portfolio centers on integrated command and control systems, sensor networks, communications infrastructure, and software-enabled maritime platforms, reflecting deep technical expertise in digital maritime operations and next-generation surveillance technologies.