Kurt Woodley

Kurt Woodley serves as the primary contracting lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where he oversees the strategic acquisition of maritime, aerospace, and technical systems critical to national security and operational readiness. His portfolio centers on the procurement of vessel construction, navigation and detection systems, and specialized maritime equipment to sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s fleet and surveillance capabilities. Woodley plays a pivotal role in translating mission requirements into executable contracts that align with the agency’s priorities in coastal patrol, maritime domain awareness, and force modernization, ensuring acquisitions support both immediate operational needs and long-term strategic goals. He maintains consistent, long-term partnerships with key shipbuilders and maritime suppliers, including Bollinger Shipyards, Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in custom vessel construction, repair, and integrated system integration for federal maritime operations. Woodley’s contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with specialized manufacturers capable of meeting rigorous Coast Guard technical and compliance standards, fostering reliable, performance-based vendor relationships grounded in quality and delivery consistency. Woodley demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 64% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB programs, reinforcing the agency’s socioeconomic objectives. This focus ensures broad industry engagement and promotes innovation through agile, niche-capable vendors who bring specialized capabilities to complex maritime acquisition challenges. His technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 336612 (Boat Building), with significant activity in 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and 334511 (Search, Detection, and Nautical System Manufacturing). He procures integrated maritime platforms, propulsion systems, radar and sonar instrumentation, and electrical components essential to patrol and surveillance missions, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense-grade maritime technology standards and lifecycle sustainment requirements.