Alvin Young

Alvin Young serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Base New Orleans (70Z029), supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize shore-based infrastructure critical to maritime safety and environmental resilience. He manages a diverse portfolio of facility-related acquisitions, including building systems, utilities, and physical infrastructure upgrades, ensuring compliance with federal building standards and climate resilience requirements. His work directly enables operational readiness by facilitating timely delivery of maintenance, renovation, and capital improvement projects across Coast Guard installations in the Gulf region. While specific contractor names are not available, Young’s procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on small business engagement, with nearly 70% of contracts set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He routinely collaborates with 8(a) certified firms, HUBZone contractors, and other socioeconomic small businesses, fostering inclusive supply chain development aligned with federal mandates. His contracting approach prioritizes competitive set-asides to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and underserved vendors, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to equitable economic participation. Young’s procurement focus centers on NAICS categories related to facility operations and maintenance, including Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940) and Hotels and Motels (721110), reflecting the base’s need to support personnel housing and quality-of-life infrastructure. He also frequently procures services under All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990) and Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), demonstrating deep expertise in facility systems integration. His technical domain knowledge spans building envelope maintenance, HVAC modernization, and waste management services (562111), ensuring infrastructure remains functional, efficient, and compliant with federal environmental and safety standards.