Alan C. Plaster

Alan C. Plaster serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard Base Seattle (70Z033), responsible for managing facility infrastructure and operational support contracts critical to mission readiness. His role centers on executing acquisitions for building systems, utilities, and site services that sustain the Coast Guard’s maritime infrastructure, including maintenance, construction, and environmental compliance initiatives. He routinely handles complex, performance-based contracts under FAR Part 36 and Part 19, ensuring alignment with federal facility standards and lifecycle sustainability goals. His procurement activities directly enable the operational resilience of Coast Guard vessels, barracks, and shore-side facilities across the Pacific Northwest. Plaster maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including VCLOUD GOV INC., ASTRALLIC INC., M.B.A. ADHC LLC, VICTORY CONTRACTING LLC, and JOHN’S WATERPROOFING CO., each selected for their specialized capabilities in facility modernization, waterproofing, and infrastructure maintenance. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in federal maritime environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in compliance, quality assurance, and timely delivery of mission-critical services. A strong advocate for small business participation, Plaster consistently deploys Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 63.6% of his awards reserved for small businesses. His socioeconomic contracting strategy prioritizes inclusive access for small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, reflecting the agency’s commitment to equitable opportunity and community economic development through federal procurement. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels), reflecting the need to maintain transient housing and barracks for Coast Guard personnel. Secondary areas include industrial plumbing, rubber and plastics hose manufacturing, and specialized steel and wire production—domains tied to facility utilities, corrosion control, and structural integrity. Plaster’s expertise spans technical domains requiring precise compliance with military and environmental standards, ensuring infrastructure remains mission-ready under austere conditions.