Miranda V. Smith

Miranda V. Smith serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where she manages strategic acquisitions to support national maritime security, operational readiness, and fleet modernization. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of specialized vessel construction, maritime surveillance systems, and technical services critical to coastal and riverine patrol capabilities. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by aligning contract awards with mission-critical priorities, including the sustainment of specialized fleets and the integration of advanced maritime domain awareness technologies. Smith maintains strong, recurring relationships with primary shipbuilders including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc., reflecting a consistent reliance on experienced maritime contractors with proven capabilities in custom vessel design and construction. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term partnerships with vendors possessing niche expertise in naval architecture, boat building, and defense-grade fabrication, ensuring compliance with Coast Guard operational standards and lifecycle sustainment requirements. Her procurement approach demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with nearly 46% of awards directed toward small business set-asides, including a significant emphasis on Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) preferences. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition and capacity-building within the defense industrial base while ensuring equitable access for qualified small firms. Smith’s primary NAICS focus lies in Boat Building (336612), complemented by significant activity in management consulting (541611) and professional training services (611430), indicating a holistic approach to acquiring not only physical assets but also the operational and logistical support infrastructure necessary for sustained maritime mission effectiveness. Her expertise spans both hardware procurement and the human capital systems that enable fleet readiness.