Shawna L. Mitchell

Shawna L. Mitchell serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), supporting the agency’s mission to enhance maritime security, operational readiness, and fleet modernization through strategic acquisition of specialized services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on technical training, maritime support services, and aviation-related capabilities, ensuring alignment with Coast Guard priorities in search and detection, coastal patrol, and maritime domain awareness. Her work directly enables the procurement of mission-critical solutions that sustain and modernize the Coast Guard’s vessel fleet and training infrastructure. Mitchell maintains strong, long-standing relationships with primary contractors including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc., all of which provide specialized shipbuilding, maintenance, and defense support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes proven industry partners with deep expertise in maritime and aerospace systems, fostering reliable, performance-driven partnerships that align with the Coast Guard’s operational tempo and technical requirements. Her procurement activity reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on technical merit and mission suitability over socioeconomic preferences, though she maintains compliance with all federal contracting regulations and supports broad industry participation. Mitchell’s primary NAICS focus areas include All Other Support Services (561990), Flight Training (611512), and Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), underscoring her expertise in procuring professional development, aviation instruction, and specialized workforce training. She also oversees Custom Computer Programming Services (541511) to support maritime data systems and operational software. Her technical domain expertise centers on integrated training systems, vessel sustainment, and mission-enabling services critical to Coast Guard readiness.