Ranford C. Demontegnac

Ranford C. Demontegnac serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that support national maritime security and operational readiness. He manages complex procurements for aerospace, maritime, and technical services critical to modernizing the Coast Guard’s fleet and enhancing maritime domain awareness systems. His portfolio includes contracts for vessel construction, communications equipment, and specialized technical consulting, ensuring alignment with the agency’s priorities in search and detection, coastal patrol, and force modernization. Demontegnac applies full lifecycle contracting expertise to deliver mission-critical capabilities while maintaining strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Demontegnac maintains consistent working relationships with key shipyard and defense 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 maritime construction and maintenance services, often involving custom vessel design and integration of advanced sensor systems. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical due diligence, and performance-based acquisition strategies to ensure delivery of high-reliability platforms for Coast Guard operations. Demontegnac demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 35.7% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his contracts are unrestricted, he actively facilitates opportunities for small businesses in technical services and niche manufacturing sectors, aligning with the Coast Guard’s socioeconomic goals. His procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach that supports both large prime contractors and qualified small businesses without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334419 (other electronic component manufacturing) and 541690 (scientific and technical consulting services), with additional emphasis on custom computer programming (541511) and radio/communications equipment manufacturing (334220). These reflect a technical domain expertise in integrated maritime systems, sensor networks, and mission-critical software solutions supporting Coast Guard operational effectiveness.