Rasheeda J.Brooks

Rasheeda J. Brooks supports the U.S. Coast Guard’s Hq Contract Operations (CG-912) unit in executing strategic acquisition initiatives critical to national maritime security and operational readiness. She manages the procurement of specialized aerospace, maritime, and technical services that enable force modernization, including the acquisition of patrol vessels, maritime domain awareness systems, and search and detection technologies. Her work directly advances the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and enhance coastal and riverine patrol capabilities through timely, compliant, and mission-focused contracting actions. Brooks maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of shipbuilding and maritime services 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 medium- to large-scale vessel construction, maintenance, and technical integration services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical alignment with Coast Guard operational requirements, and rigorous performance oversight to ensure delivery of mission-critical assets. Her procurement portfolio shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability, industrial capacity, and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the Coast Guard’s need for specialized, high-performance maritime systems that require proven, large-scale shipbuilding expertise. The primary NAICS focus is 511210—Software Publishers—indicating significant investment in maritime data systems, sensor integration software, and digital command-and-control platforms. A secondary focus on 713940—Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers—suggests procurement of training simulators, facility-based readiness systems, or recreational infrastructure tied to crew sustainment and operational training. Her expertise lies at the intersection of defense acquisition, maritime technology, and mission-critical systems integration.