Lt Robert Hunter

Lt. Robert Hunter serves as an Engineering Officer within the Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912) unit of the U.S. Coast Guard, where he plays a critical role in shaping and executing technical acquisition strategies to support maritime security and force modernization. His responsibilities include managing the procurement of specialized engineering services and infrastructure upgrades essential to sustaining and enhancing the Coast Guard’s vessel fleet, coastal patrol systems, and maritime domain awareness technologies. He primarily handles complex, mission-critical contracts for shipyard modernization, vessel systems integration, and environmental remediation, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational readiness standards. Lt. Hunter maintains consistent, long-term partnerships with key shipbuilding and marine engineering contractors, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These relationships reflect a focus on mid- to large-tier vendors with proven expertise in naval architecture, vessel construction, and maritime system upgrades. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, lifecycle support, and performance-based contracting to ensure the delivery of durable, mission-ready assets. A defining feature of Lt. Hunter’s contracting profile is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All of his acquisitions are structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses, ensuring broad participation across the maritime support industrial base without preference for large prime contractors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 562910 (Remediation Services), indicating deep involvement in shipboard environmental systems, hazardous material abatement, and vessel infrastructure upgrades. This technical specialization underscores his expertise in sustaining aging maritime platforms through integrated engineering solutions that meet stringent Coast Guard safety and environmental compliance standards.