Robert Mann-Thompson

Robert Mann-Thompson serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), overseeing strategic acquisitions that support national maritime security, force modernization, and operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts for aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with a focus on vessel construction, maintenance, and advanced maritime domain awareness systems. His work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and enhance coastal patrol capabilities, search and detection technologies, and specialized fleet modernization through full and open competition and targeted set-asides. Mann-Thompson maintains long-standing relationships with primary shipyard contractors including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc., reflecting a preference for experienced maritime builders with proven track records in naval and coast guard vessel fabrication. His contracting patterns emphasize partnerships with specialized industrial vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-critical platforms and support systems, often involving technical specifications for propulsion, navigation, and sensor integration. His procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with over one-third of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, alongside meaningful support for women-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. While the majority of contracts remain open, he consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to expand vendor diversity and foster innovation among qualified small firms. His primary NAICS focus areas include technical and trade schools, professional development training, and engine equipment manufacturing, indicating a significant investment in workforce readiness, operator training, and propulsion system sustainment. He procures specialized services ranging from maritime simulation training to precision control device manufacturing, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of operational training, technical systems, and vessel lifecycle support.