Orie T. Davis

Orie T. Davis serves as a Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where they lead the acquisition of critical aerospace, maritime, and technical systems essential to national maritime security and operational readiness. Responsible for managing complex procurement actions across new construction, modernization, and sustainment programs, Davis ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract awards with the Coast Guard’s strategic priorities in search and detection, maritime domain awareness, and vessel fleet enhancement. Their portfolio primarily encompasses high-value, mission-critical contracts requiring technical rigor and lifecycle management. Davis maintains longstanding relationships with key industrial partners including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc., reflecting a consistent focus on specialized shipbuilding, naval architecture, and maritime system integration. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration on vessel modernization, system upgrades, and engineering support, often involving technical specifications for patrol craft, surveillance platforms, and integrated command systems. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and risk mitigation in high-stakes maritime environments. There is no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible industrial base with proven technical capability, rather than targeting specific small business categories. Davis prioritizes mission effectiveness and vendor reliability over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring that acquisition decisions are driven by technical merit and operational need. The primary NAICS focus areas include Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Search and Detection System Manufacturing (334511), Engineering Services (541330), Computer-Related Services (541519), and Management Consulting (541611). These reflect a technical portfolio centered on integrated maritime surveillance systems, avionics, sensor platforms, and operational support services critical to Coast Guard missions. Davis brings deep expertise in procuring advanced navigation, detection, and command-and-control technologies for maritime domain awareness.