Stephanie L. Gallahan

Stephanie L. Gallahan serves as a Contract Specialist within the Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912) unit of the U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security. She plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that advance maritime security, operational readiness, and fleet modernization. Her portfolio encompasses complex procurements for aerospace, maritime, and technical services—including vessel construction, patrol system integration, and specialized training programs—aligned with the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance coastal and riverine patrol capabilities and maritime domain awareness. Gallahan manages the full lifecycle of contract actions, from requirements validation through award and administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical delivery timelines. Gallahan maintains consistent working relationships with key shipyard 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 specialized maritime fabrication, vessel modernization, and defense system integration. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration with firms possessing proven expertise in naval architecture, shipbuilding, and defense-related engineering, fostering reliable supply chain resilience for critical Coast Guard assets. Gallahan demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly equal portions of her portfolio allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides and non-set-aside competitions, alongside a significant 20% allocation to 8(a) competed contracts. This balanced approach ensures robust small business participation while maintaining competitive rigor and mission alignment. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to leverage 8(a) capabilities for specialized technical services and niche manufacturing, reinforcing the agency’s mandate to foster diversity in the defense industrial base. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Site Preparation Contractors (238910), Small Arms and Ordnance Manufacturing (332994), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), and Administration of Public Health Programs (923120). These reflect a multidisciplinary procurement strategy that supports not only vessel and weapons system acquisition but also the workforce development and infrastructure readiness required to sustain Coast Guard operations across diverse operational environments.