Victoria L. Jones

Victoria L. Jones serves as a key procurement lead within the C5I Division 3 Portsmouth of the U.S. Coast Guard, overseeing the acquisition of critical command, control, communications, computers, cyber, and intelligence (C5I) systems that underpin maritime domain awareness and national security operations. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on modernizing surveillance, navigation, and secure communication infrastructure, ensuring operational resilience across maritime and cyber domains. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance situational awareness and interoperability through advanced technology integration, with a strong emphasis on system modernization, cybersecurity hardening, and real-time data fusion capabilities. Jones maintains a consistent working relationship with Trimble Inc., a leading provider of precision positioning and communications hardware, reflecting her focus on high-reliability maritime and navigation systems. Her procurement approach prioritizes established industry partners with proven expertise in ruggedized electronics and mission-critical infrastructure, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical compliance, sustainment support, and systems integration. She engages primarily with vendors capable of delivering end-to-end solutions, from hardware manufacturing to field maintenance and lifecycle support. Her contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the high-stakes nature of C5I systems requiring proven, scalable, and secure solutions. Jones’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 334220 for wireless communications equipment and 334511 for search, detection, and navigation systems, with additional activity in electronic computer manufacturing and precision equipment repair. She specializes in acquiring ruggedized radio systems, GPS-enabled navigation sensors, cyber-secure data links, and mission-specific instrumentation critical to Coast Guard operations, demonstrating deep technical fluency in maritime electronics and defense-grade communications architectures.