Paulette L Wilson

Paulette L. Wilson serves as a Contract Specialist within the C5I Division 3 Portsmouth under the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical command, control, communications, computers, cyber, and intelligence (C5I) systems. Her role centers on executing full-cycle procurement actions for advanced maritime surveillance, navigation, and secure communication technologies that enhance operational resilience and domain awareness. She specializes in complex service-based acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract vehicles with strategic modernization goals for maritime security operations. Wilson maintains a consistent working relationship with Trimble Inc., a key contractor delivering geospatial, navigation, and precision timing solutions critical to C5I infrastructure. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and technical evaluation of vendor capabilities, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate expertise in integrated systems engineering and cyber-secure platform development. She engages with a mix of large prime contractors and specialized small businesses to ensure technological innovation and operational continuity. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate 20% focus on Women-Owned Small Businesses. This balance supports both efficiency and socioeconomic objectives, demonstrating a commitment to diversity in the defense technology supply chain without compromising mission readiness. Wilson’s primary procurement focus lies in professional and technical services, with nearly equal weighting across NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). She routinely procures software development, systems integration, cybersecurity assessments, and mission-specific engineering support, reflecting deep expertise in the technical domains of maritime C5I modernization and secure data architecture.