Vallerie Pringle

Vallerie Pringle serves as a Contract Specialist within the Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912) unit of the U.S. Coast Guard, 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 new construction, vessel modernization, and advanced detection systems. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance coastal patrol capabilities, sustain specialized fleets, and modernize maritime domain awareness infrastructure. Pringle specializes in complex, mission-critical procurements requiring technical precision and regulatory compliance under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Pringle 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. These partnerships are primarily centered on the design, construction, and upgrade of patrol vessels and maritime systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor accountability, fostering collaborative yet rigorous oversight throughout contract execution. She routinely engages with both domestic shipyards and international marine manufacturers to ensure alignment with U.S. defense standards and operational requirements. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with an equal split between no set-aside and Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) awards. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate effort to integrate qualified small businesses into high-impact maritime programs while maintaining flexibility for large-scale industrial capabilities. She actively supports small business participation without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines or technical specifications. Pringle’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), particularly for vessel construction and waterfront infrastructure, complemented by 25% each in custom computer programming services (541511) and the manufacture of search, detection, and navigation systems (334511). Her expertise spans integrated maritime technology, sensor systems, and mission-critical software development, positioning her at the intersection of defense engineering and operational maritime logistics.