• USCG Veteran-Led • Operational Risk Reduction • Multi-State Certified SDVOSB
Operational Risk Reduction & Workflow Stabilization for Maritime & Government Agencies
Led by a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, CGS strengthens program control structures and stabilizes mission-critical workflows in regulated environments. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, we help maritime and government agencies reduce preventable risk, improve performance durability, and modernize operational systems under oversight pressure.
Drew Dunham
Founder & CEO
Drew Dunham is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran with over a decade of operational leadership experience in high-accountability federal environments. His background spans maritime operations, regulatory oversight cycles, incident management, and program execution within complex interagency frameworks.
He founded Coastal Guardian Solutions (CGS), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), to translate real-world operational execution into structured program control frameworks that reduce preventable risk and stabilize workflows under recurring oversight pressures.
Drew brings firsthand experience operating within inspection-driven and regulated environments, combined with formal training in FEMA doctrine, OSHA safety standards, and program management disciplines. Under his leadership, CGS delivers structured, low-disruption operational risk reduction and workflow modernization services aligned to federal accountability requirements.
USCG Veteran Led
SDVOSB Certified
Leadership Excellence
Drew Dunham Founder & CEO
Professional Certifications & Credentials
PMP – Project Management Professional
FEMA Certified – Master Continuity Planner
FEMA PDS – Professional Development Series (Preparedness & Response)
FEMA National Response Framework Credentials-IS-700 / IS-800 (NIMS & NRF)
FEMA ICS 300/400 – Advanced Incident Command System
EMC 1:1 – Emergency Management & Continuity
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) – Process Improvement & Efficiency Leadership
USCG-Certified FSO / VSO / CSO – Maritime Security Officer Credentials
HAZMAT / RCRA / DOT Certified – Environmental & Transportation Compliance
OSHA HAZWOPER 80 / OSHA 40 / OSHA 30 – Advanced Safety & Environmental Compliance
About Coastal Guardian Solutions
Coastal Guardian Solutions (CGS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) strengthening operational performance in regulated and mission-critical environments.
Founded by Drew Dunham, a former U.S. Coast Guard operational leader, CGS translates real-world field execution into structured, scalable program control frameworks designed to reduce preventable risk and stabilize workflows under oversight pressure.
CGS supports federal, state, and maritime organizations operating in high-accountability environments where operational failure carries real consequences. Engagements focus on operational risk reduction, corrective action stabilization, workflow modernization, and performance durability through leadership transitions and recurring regulatory cycles.
Services are structured, low-disruption, and documentation-driven — integrating cleanly with existing operations while strengthening program control structures and long-term performance resilience.
By combining disciplined operational insight with structured execution models, CGS delivers practical, repeatable solutions that enhance mission durability and oversight readiness over time.
Mission Environments Supported
CGS supports federal, defense, and homeland security missions operating under recurring oversight, regulatory, and accountability pressures. Engagements are structured for simplified acquisition, set-aside pathways, and low-disruption integration within existing program operations.
Acquisition Alignment
• SDVOSB Eligible
• Simplified Acquisition Ready
• Task Order & Subcontract Friendly
• Prime-Safe Execution Structure
Core Services Snapshot
We provide a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the unique
challenges of the maritime and coastal environments.
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🔹 Operational Risk & Oversight Stabilization
• Pre-assessment risk reviews
• Corrective action sequencing & closure support
• Documentation control framework alignment
• Program stabilization under recurring oversight -
🔹 Workflow & Performance Modernization
• Digital workflow integration in regulated environments
• Field data capture modernization
• Process standardization across legacy systems
• SaaS-enabled compliance & reporting alignment -
🔹 Program Durability & Regulated Environment Support
• Environmental & safety regulatory alignment (SPCC, OPA-90, HAZMAT)
• COOP / COG operational readiness integration
• Leadership transition sustainment planning
• Structured program control reinforcement
Trusted by Those on the Front Line
Our certificate and registrations are a testament to our commitment to quality and excellence.
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SDVOSB
Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
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SAM.gov Registered
Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
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OSHA Certified
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Nasar
Active NASAR member—aligned with national SAR standards and training.
Partner With Us
Strengthen operational performance while advancing small business acquisition goals. CGS integrates as a prime contractor or subcontract partner, delivering structured operational risk reduction, workflow stabilization, and performance modernization in regulated federal environments.
Engagement Models:
Prime • Subcontract • Teaming Agreement
USCG veteran leadership
24/7 customer support
Quantifiable results
Compliance‑first delivery
Teaming for
Mission Success
Flexible teaming structures and a network of specialized partners enable comprehensive, end‑to‑end support on complex federal programs.
Frequently Asked Question
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CGS delivers structured operational risk reduction, workflow stabilization, and performance modernization services for federal and regulated environments. Engagements focus on corrective action management, documentation control alignment, environmental and safety regulatory support, COOP integration, and technology-enabled workflow modernization designed to strengthen mission durability under oversight pressure.
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CGS supports federal agencies, defense organizations, and regulated state and local programs operating under recurring oversight and accountability requirements. We also integrate as a subcontract partner with prime contractors seeking structured operational risk reduction and workflow stabilization support.
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Yes. Coastal Guardian Solutions is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). CGS is registered in SAM.gov and eligible for set-aside and simplified acquisition pathways in accordance with federal procurement regulations.
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CGS engages as a prime contractor or subcontract partner on federal and regulated programs. Engagement models are structured for low-disruption integration and simplified acquisition pathways. Interested partners may contact us directly to discuss teaming or subcontract opportunities.
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CGS is headquartered in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and supports federal and multi-state engagements through structured, remote-capable delivery and on-site integration as required.