Rita J. Wilson

Rita J. Wilson supports the U.S. Coast Guard’s Hq Contract Operations (CG-912) unit in executing strategic acquisitions critical to national maritime security and operational readiness. Though her official title is not listed, her procurement activities center on securing specialized maritime and aerospace services, including vessel modernization, search and detection systems, and technical support infrastructure. She plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategy with the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and enhance coastal patrol capabilities, advance maritime domain awareness, and modernize specialized vessel fleets through competitive contracting processes. Wilson maintains consistent working relationships with key shipbuilding 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 medium- to large-scale maritime construction and technical support services, often involving complex, long-term procurement cycles requiring deep industry expertise in naval architecture and system integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and sustained industrial base engagement. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 60% of awards issued without set-asides, while 40% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a deliberate strategy to maintain access to specialized capabilities while actively fostering participation from small businesses capable of delivering maritime technology and vessel support services. The majority of her acquisitions fall under NAICS 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers), which in this context likely supports logistics, training, and operational readiness events tied to fleet modernization programs. A secondary focus on NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) indicates procurement of tailored software systems for maritime surveillance, data integration, and command and control platforms, underscoring her technical proficiency in digital modernization initiatives.