Stefanie Schmitz

Stefanie Schmitz serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that support national maritime security and operational readiness. She 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 technologies. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and enhance its fleet and surveillance capabilities through timely, compliant, and mission-driven procurement actions. Schmitz maintains established relationships with key shipbuilders 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 reliance on specialized shipyard expertise for new construction, refit, and maintenance of coastal and riverine vessels. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical evaluation, and performance-based contracting to ensure delivery of mission-critical maritime assets. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 30% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 5% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, Schmitz consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs to foster competition and expand opportunities for qualified small and disadvantaged businesses in the maritime defense sector. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories related to technical consulting and specialized manufacturing, particularly 511210 (Software Publishers), 541611 and 541690 (management and scientific consulting services), and 314999 (miscellaneous textile product mills). These reflect a need for systems integration, operational support, and specialized maritime equipment, underscoring her expertise in complex, technology-driven acquisitions supporting Coast Guard modernization priorities.