Mitch Carpenter

Mitchell Carpenter supports the U.S. Coast Guard’s Hq Contract Operations (CG-912) unit in executing strategic acquisition initiatives critical to maritime security and force modernization. He manages complex procurement actions for aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with a primary focus on vessel construction, repair, and systems integration. His work directly enables the Coast Guard’s operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of specialized platforms and mission-critical equipment, including patrol craft, search and detection systems, and propulsion technologies. Carpenter operates within the full lifecycle of contract execution—from requirement validation through award and performance oversight—aligning acquisitions with national maritime defense priorities. His procurement portfolio is dominated by long-standing partnerships with leading shipyards and marine engineering firms, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These relationships reflect a preference for experienced, specialized vendors capable of delivering high-integrity, Coast Guard-specific vessel platforms and subsystems. Carpenter consistently engages contractors with proven track records in naval architecture, marine systems integration, and defense-grade fabrication, fostering collaborative, performance-driven partnerships grounded in technical compliance and delivery reliability. Set-aside preferences indicate a strong emphasis on open competition, with 93.8% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. The remaining 6.3% are allocated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical capability requirements. This pattern signals a procurement philosophy prioritizing technical adequacy and operational readiness while maintaining compliance with federal small business goals. The majority of his acquisitions fall under NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), underscoring deep expertise in naval vessel procurement. Secondary focus areas include 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing) and 335313 (Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing), indicating technical proficiency in propulsion systems, electrical distribution, and integrated combat systems. His domain expertise centers on the design, build, and sustainment of Coast Guard-specific maritime platforms and their embedded mission systems.