Michael A. Bumgardner

Michael A. Bumgardner serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that support national maritime security and operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with a focus on vessel modernization, maritime domain awareness systems, and specialized training programs. His work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and enhance coastal patrol capabilities through timely, compliant, and mission-critical procurement actions. Bumgardner maintains long-standing relationships with key shipbuilding and defense contractors, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These partnerships reflect a consistent reliance on specialized shipbuilders and maritime technology providers with proven expertise in vessel construction, retrofitting, and system integration. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and past performance, fostering stable, performance-driven collaborations critical to sustaining the Coast Guard’s fleet modernization objectives. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted without set-asides (83.3%), Bumgardner demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with 12.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 4.2% allocated to Women-Owned Small Businesses. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing competition while actively enabling small business access to high-value maritime and technical opportunities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 611430 (professional and management development training), 541511 (custom computer programming services), and 611512 (flight training), underscoring his expertise in acquiring specialized workforce development, software systems, and technical education services that enhance Coast Guard operational effectiveness. He routinely procures integrated command and control systems, sensor technologies, and mission-critical training platforms aligned with the Coast Guard’s evolving maritime technology needs.