Preeti Pancholi

Preeti Pancholi serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where she supports the strategic acquisition of maritime and aerospace systems critical to national security and operational readiness. Her responsibilities include managing complex contracting actions for vessel construction, modernization, and technical services that enhance coastal patrol, search and detection, and maritime domain awareness capabilities. Pancholi works closely with program managers and technical stakeholders to ensure acquisitions align with force modernization priorities, emphasizing performance-based contracting and lifecycle sustainment of specialized maritime assets. She maintains long-standing relationships with a select group of prime contractors specializing in naval shipbuilding and defense engineering, 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 proven shipbuilders with demonstrated expertise in custom vessel design, fabrication, and retrofitting for Coast Guard missions. Her contracting approach prioritizes reliability, technical proficiency, and industrial capacity over volume, fostering collaborative, performance-driven vendor relationships grounded in mission-critical delivery timelines. Pancholi’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing rather than socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award patterns, she ensures compliance with all federal acquisition regulations and maintains transparency in sourcing decisions based on technical merit and industrial readiness. Her primary procurement focus centers on shipbuilding, marine systems integration, and defense-related technical services, aligning with NAICS categories associated with naval vessel construction, maritime electronics, and specialized maintenance. She specializes in acquiring high-integrity platforms and sensor systems designed for endurance in austere maritime environments, demonstrating deep familiarity with Coast Guard operational requirements and defense acquisition protocols.