LaChele Edmonds

LaChele Edmonds serves as an Alternate Point of Contact for the U.S. Coast Guard, supporting the agency’s acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical systems and services under the Department of Homeland Security. In this capacity, she facilitates contract execution and coordination for procurements centered on maritime operational readiness, digital infrastructure modernization, and logistics sustainment. Her responsibilities include assisting in the solicitation, evaluation, and administration of contracts for technical services and infrastructure support, ensuring alignment with Coast Guard strategic priorities such as fleet modernization and cyber-resilient command systems. She operates within a complex procurement environment requiring strict adherence to FAR and DHS acquisition policies, often engaging in multi-disciplinary contract teams to deliver timely and compliant solutions. Edmonds maintains consistent working relationships with key defense and engineering contractors including Huntington Ingalls Inc., Bollinger Shipyards, L3Harris Technologies, Airbus US Space & Defense, and Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. These partnerships span shipbuilding, systems integration, cybersecurity, and facility modernization, reflecting a reliance on Tier-1 prime contractors with proven capability in defense and federal infrastructure domains. Her role involves active coordination with these vendors to ensure technical compliance, schedule adherence, and performance accountability across large-scale, mission-essential acquisitions. Her contracting patterns reflect a primary reliance on open competition, with 64.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations. Small business participation is supported through targeted Total Small Business and Small Business set-asides, each accounting for 14.3% of awards, alongside a modest 7.1% allocation to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a balanced approach to fostering competition while maintaining access to specialized capabilities. Edmonds’ procurement focus is heavily concentrated in IT and engineering services, with 41.7% of acquisitions falling under NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 16.7% under 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services). Additional emphasis is placed on engineering services and management consulting, reflecting a domain expertise in digital transformation, systems integration, and technical support for maritime command and control environments.