Robert Floyd R. Mann-Thompson

Robert Floyd R. Mann-Thompson 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 the full lifecycle of contracts for aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with a focus on vessel modernization, search and detection systems, and maritime domain awareness capabilities. His work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and enhance its fleet and surveillance infrastructure through compliant, performance-based contracting practices aligned with FAR and DFARS requirements. Mann-Thompson maintains longstanding relationships with key shipbuilding and maritime service providers, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These partnerships reflect a consistent focus on specialized vessel construction, repair, and integrated system upgrades. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and risk mitigation in complex maritime procurement environments, ensuring delivery of mission-critical assets that meet stringent Coast Guard operational standards. His procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate emphasis on enabling small business participation. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, he actively leverages small business capabilities to foster innovation and supply chain resilience within the maritime defense sector. Mann-Thompson’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) and 441222 (Boat Dealers), reflecting a dual emphasis on strategic acquisition planning and specialized vessel procurement. He routinely manages contracts for vessel design, maintenance support, and integrated maritime systems, demonstrating deep expertise in naval architecture, shipyard logistics, and service-based contracting for government-owned maritime assets.