Raissa Figueiredo

Raissa Figueiredo serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that support national maritime security and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts for aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with a primary focus on satellite telecommunications systems critical to maritime domain awareness, search and detection capabilities, and fleet modernization. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance coastal and riverine patrol effectiveness through advanced communications infrastructure and integrated sensor networks. Figueiredo maintains long-standing relationships with key industry partners including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc., all of which provide specialized vessel construction, maintenance, and integrated systems support. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with experienced maritime defense contractors capable of delivering high-reliability, mission-critical platforms and subsystems under stringent federal compliance standards. These partnerships reflect a preference for proven vendors with demonstrated expertise in naval architecture and defense-grade telecommunications integration. Figueiredo’s procurement portfolio reflects a consistent preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides. While she does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, her focus remains on technical capability, performance history, and mission alignment over socioeconomic classification, ensuring the Coast Guard receives the most capable and reliable solutions for its high-stakes operations. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), where she procures secure, resilient satellite communication systems, data link infrastructure, and integrated maritime command and control platforms. Her expertise centers on advanced signal transmission, encrypted bandwidth allocation, and interoperable network architectures that support real-time situational awareness across Coast Guard assets nationwide.