Tracey B. Harriot

Tracey Harriot 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 modernizing vessel fleets, enhancing maritime domain awareness systems, and procuring mission-critical support services. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s priorities in search and detection, coastal patrol, and force modernization through compliant, efficient, and mission-aligned contracting practices. Harriot maintains longstanding relationships with key shipbuilding and defense contractors, including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc., reflecting a preference for specialized maritime industrial partners with proven capabilities in vessel construction, repair, and systems integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with experienced prime contractors capable of delivering complex, high-integrity platforms and technical solutions under stringent federal compliance standards. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-aside designation, while maintaining a consistent 14.3% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures broad market access while strategically leveraging small business innovation where mission requirements align with socioeconomic goals. Harriot’s primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Systems Design Services (541512) and Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), reflecting her expertise in procuring integrated maritime software, data analytics platforms, and command-and-control systems. She also regularly acquires professional training services (611430) and general government support (921190), demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining Coast Guard operational capabilities through technology-enabled workforce development and systems modernization.