Linda Nash-Gallaher

Linda Nash-Gallaher serves as a Contracting Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that advance national maritime security and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for aerospace, maritime, and technical systems, with a primary focus on search and detection instrumentation, navigation systems, and custom software solutions that enhance maritime domain awareness. Her work directly supports the modernization of vessel fleets and the deployment of next-generation surveillance technologies critical to coastal and riverine operations. Linda maintains enduring partnerships 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., who deliver specialized vessels and integrated systems tailored to Coast Guard mission requirements. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with industry partners possessing proven expertise in naval architecture, sensor integration, and maritime electronics, ensuring technical compliance and operational reliability across complex procurement programs. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 75% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 25% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a deliberate effort to foster innovation from small businesses while ensuring access to scalable, mission-critical capabilities from established defense contractors. Linda’s technical focus centers on NAICS 334511 for the procurement of nautical and aeronautical detection systems and NAICS 541511 for custom computer programming services supporting command, control, and data fusion platforms. Her expertise lies in acquiring advanced sensor suites, radar and sonar integration software, and real-time analytics tools that enable the Coast Guard to maintain situational superiority across dynamic maritime environments.