Patricia S. Willett

Patty Willett serves as a secondary procurement support specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), contributing to the strategic acquisition of aerospace, maritime, and technical services critical to national maritime security and operational readiness. She supports the planning, solicitation, and administration of complex contracts aligned with force modernization goals, particularly in vessel modernization, maritime domain awareness systems, and flight training capabilities. Her role ensures alignment with FAR guidelines and agency priorities, facilitating timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities across coastal and riverine operations. Willett maintains consistent working relationships with key shipbuilding and engineering 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 focus on specialized vessel construction, maintenance, and integrated system upgrades. Her procurement patterns emphasize long-term vendor collaboration with Tier-1 defense and maritime contractors, often involving technical specifications for patrol craft, sensor integration, and naval architecture compliance. Her contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 88% of acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. When set-asides are applied, they are evenly distributed among Total Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, and 8(a) competed contracts, each accounting for 4% of awards. This balanced approach reflects a commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising competition or mission requirements. Willett’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 611512 (Flight Training), indicating deep engagement with aerospace subsystems, systems engineering support, and pilot proficiency programs. She routinely procures technical services related to maritime surveillance systems, flight operations support, and administrative management consulting, demonstrating expertise in integrating advanced technologies into Coast Guard operational frameworks.