Mary Price

Mary E. Price, as a Petty Officer assigned to Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912) within the U.S. Coast Guard, plays a critical role in executing strategic acquisitions that support national maritime security and operational readiness. She manages the procurement of specialized maritime, aerospace, and technical services essential to modernizing the Coast Guard’s fleet and enhancing maritime domain awareness systems. Her portfolio includes contracts for vessel construction, maintenance, and advanced detection technologies, aligning directly with the agency’s mission to sustain and upgrade coastal and riverine patrol capabilities. Price operates within a complex acquisition environment requiring strict adherence to federal procurement regulations and mission-driven prioritization of capability gaps. She maintains consistent working relationships with key shipyard and defense contractors including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc., reflecting a focus on mid- to large-scale maritime fabrication and modernization. These partnerships are typically structured around long-term service agreements, new construction contracts, and technical support for specialized vessels, indicating a preference for vendors with proven expertise in naval architecture and Coast Guard-specific operational requirements. Price demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 77.6% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the small business industrial base, particularly among firms capable of delivering niche maritime services and technical support. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs designed to expand vendor diversity and resilience in the defense supply chain. Her primary NAICS focus areas include security systems services, professional training, and wireless communications equipment manufacturing, underscoring expertise in procuring advanced surveillance, detection, and crew readiness technologies. She frequently acquires systems that enhance situational awareness, communication interoperability, and operational training, reinforcing the Coast Guard’s technological edge in maritime law enforcement and search and rescue missions.