Amit Narine

Amit S. Narine serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain the readiness of the U.S. Merchant Marine through facility modernization and environmental stewardship. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on infrastructure maintenance, environmental remediation, and specialized construction services at federal maritime facilities, including the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. His work ensures operational continuity by securing critical services that uphold the integrity of institutional assets and support workforce training environments. Narine’s acquisitions are primarily engineering and construction-related, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal procurement regulations and sustainability standards. Narine collaborates extensively with small business contractors specializing in plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and environmental remediation services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with niche vendors capable of delivering technical expertise in maritime facility maintenance. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships with firms possessing specialized knowledge in federal facility operations, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. His working relationships emphasize reliability, regulatory compliance, and the ability to execute complex, mission-critical projects under stringent environmental and safety protocols. Narine demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with over 95% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Women-Owned Small Businesses also receive targeted consideration, accounting for nearly 5% of awards. His contracting approach actively promotes equitable access for disadvantaged firms, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals while ensuring high-quality service delivery. This pattern underscores a strategic effort to cultivate a diverse, resilient vendor base capable of meeting the unique demands of federal maritime infrastructure. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors) and 562910 (remediation services), reflecting deep expertise in facility systems maintenance and environmental cleanup. He also regularly procures commercial building construction (236220) and environmental consulting services (541620), demonstrating technical fluency in infrastructure lifecycle management. His domain expertise centers on sustaining aging maritime facilities through compliant, performance-based contracting that prioritizes resilience, safety, and regulatory adherence.