William S. Lindsay

William S. Lindsay serves as a Contracting Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Base Honolulu (70Z034), where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of critical support services essential to maintaining maritime operational readiness. His portfolio centers on sustaining the Coast Guard’s fleet and shore infrastructure through contracts for vessel repair, facility maintenance, and mission-critical support services. As a key procurement lead within the Base’s logistics and readiness framework, Lindsay ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting decisions with the Coast Guard’s strategic priorities in maritime safety and environmental stewardship. He routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under FAR Part 16, with a focus on performance-based service acquisitions. Lindsay works closely with a diverse base of service providers specializing in maritime and infrastructure support, including firms with expertise in shipyard maintenance, facility operations, and industrial equipment repair. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages with vendors possessing specialized technical capabilities in vessel systems, shore-side utilities, and security operations. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, past performance, and compliance with maritime safety standards, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate operational agility and technical proficiency. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 94.1% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on broad market access and technical suitability over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, he maintains a consistent 5.9% allocation to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. Lindsay’s primary procurement focus lies in Facilities Support Services (NAICS 561210), followed by All Other Support Services (561990), with significant activity in Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), and Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair (811310). His expertise spans the lifecycle management of Coast Guard assets, requiring deep familiarity with maritime engineering standards, maintenance protocols, and infrastructure resilience requirements.