William Prebble

William Prebble serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), where he supports strategic acquisitions critical to national maritime security and operational readiness. He manages the acquisition lifecycle for aerospace, maritime, and technical services that enhance coastal patrol capabilities, maritime domain awareness systems, and vessel modernization programs. His work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and upgrade specialized fleets through new construction, retrofitting, and advanced detection technologies. Prebble typically handles complex, mission-critical contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation and lifecycle management, often involving long-term service agreements and integrated systems procurement. Prebble maintains enduring relationships with a select group of specialized shipbuilders and maritime 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 preference for vendors with proven expertise in vessel design, naval architecture, and Coast Guard-specific operational requirements. His contracting patterns emphasize collaboration with industry partners who can deliver custom-built or modified platforms capable of operating in austere maritime environments, often under stringent performance and compliance standards. Prebble’s procurement portfolio exhibits no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven approach prioritizing technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the Coast Guard’s need for highly specialized, non-commoditized solutions that require deep domain expertise. His primary procurement focus is concentrated under NAICS 611420 (Computer Training), indicating a significant investment in workforce development and technical proficiency programs for Coast Guard personnel. This includes advanced training systems for navigation, sensor operation, search and rescue protocols, and integrated command-and-control platforms, underscoring his expertise in human performance and systems readiness as foundational to maritime operational success.