Melissa H. Diggs

Melissa H. Diggs serves as a key procurement professional within the C5I Division 3 Portsmouth of the U.S. Coast Guard, overseeing the acquisition of advanced command, control, communications, computers, cyber, and intelligence (C5I) systems critical to maritime domain awareness and national security operations. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on modernizing maritime surveillance, navigation, and secure communications infrastructure, ensuring operational resilience across dynamic operational environments. Her work directly supports the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance situational awareness and interoperability through cutting-edge technology integration, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical system upgrades and cyber-secure communications platforms. Diggs maintains consistent procurement relationships with TRIMBLE INC, a leading provider of precision positioning and communications technologies, reflecting a preference for established defense and aerospace contractors with proven capabilities in ruggedized hardware and real-time data systems. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on experienced industry partners capable of delivering integrated C5I solutions, including hardware, software, and engineering support services, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and cybersecurity compliance. Her procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a prioritization of technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach reflects a focus on acquiring the most capable and resilient systems available in the marketplace to meet urgent operational requirements. Diggs’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment), 334511 (nautical and aviation navigation systems), 541330 (engineering services), and 541519 (other computer-related services). She consistently acquires high-integrity navigation sensors, secure radio frequency systems, embedded software solutions, and systems integration services essential to Coast Guard C5I modernization efforts. Her technical expertise centers on mission-critical maritime electronics and cyber-secure communication architectures.