Thomas Hunter

Thomas Hunter supports the U.S. Coast Guard’s Hq Contract Operations (CG-912) unit in executing strategic acquisitions critical to national maritime security and operational readiness. He manages the procurement of specialized vessels, maritime surveillance systems, and technical support services essential to sustaining and modernizing the Coast Guard’s coastal and riverine fleet. His work directly enables mission-critical capabilities in search and detection, maritime domain awareness, and force modernization, ensuring the Coast Guard maintains operational superiority across dynamic maritime environments. Hunter’s portfolio centers on complex, high-stakes contracts requiring deep technical oversight and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. He maintains long-standing partnerships with key shipbuilders and maritime contractors, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These relationships reflect a focus on vessel construction, repair, and integrated systems integration for patrol craft and specialized watercraft. Hunter consistently engages with vendors possessing proven expertise in naval architecture, marine propulsion systems, and mission-specific sensor integration, fostering collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches that prioritize reliability and lifecycle sustainment. Hunter demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern ensures that small, innovative firms—particularly those with maritime engineering, fabrication, and technical support capabilities—have equitable access to Coast Guard procurement opportunities. His contracting strategy actively cultivates a diverse small business base, reinforcing the agency’s socioeconomic goals while enhancing competition and innovation. His procurement focus centers on shipbuilding, marine systems integration, and maritime technology services, aligning with NAICS categories related to ship and boat building and defense contracting. He routinely procures custom-built patrol vessels, electro-optical/infrared sensor suites, communication systems, and maintenance support packages tailored to Coast Guard operational requirements, demonstrating deep expertise in naval procurement and lifecycle acquisition management.