Phillip Harkins

Phillip Harkins serves as a key procurement lead within the C5I Division 1 Alexandria under the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security, where he manages acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing secure command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C5I) systems. His role centers on ensuring operational resilience through the procurement of enterprise software, satellite communications infrastructure, and mission-critical IT services that enhance maritime domain awareness. He routinely handles complex, technical contracts requiring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and interoperability requirements across multi-agency environments. Harkins collaborates with a broad spectrum of defense and federal IT contractors specializing in secure communications, geospatial data systems, and integrated software solutions. While specific vendor names are not publicly disclosed, his contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering classified and unclassified C5I capabilities, including system integration, network modernization, and real-time data analytics platforms. His working relationships emphasize technical proficiency, rapid deployment cycles, and adherence to DHS acquisition directives. Harkins maintains a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a mission-driven focus on technical capability and operational urgency over socioeconomic classifications. This approach underscores a commitment to securing the most qualified providers to meet high-stakes national security requirements, rather than prioritizing designated small business categories. His procurement activity is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services) and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), indicating a primary focus on geospatial intelligence, terrain analysis, and custom software development for C5I platforms. He frequently acquires services involving GIS mapping, sensor data fusion, and mission-specific application development to support Coast Guard operational planning and maritime surveillance systems.