Andrea Rice

Andrea Rice, as a Contracting Officer (LT) at U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), leads the acquisition strategy for critical facility sustainment and operational infrastructure upgrades essential to maritime mission readiness. Responsible for managing full-cycle procurements under FAR and agency-specific guidelines, Rice oversees contracts supporting maintenance, repair, and modernization of base facilities, vessel support systems, and environmental infrastructure. Her portfolio emphasizes mission-critical services that ensure the operational resilience of Coast Guard assets in high-priority maritime zones, with a focus on timely, compliant, and mission-aligned contract execution. Rice maintains strong, recurring partnerships with a select group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in marine facility maintenance, specialized construction, and technical support services. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on trusted, performance-driven vendors with demonstrated capability in complex, infrastructure-heavy environments, fostering long-term relationships built on reliability and compliance with Coast Guard standards. Rice demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses while ensuring access to qualified, responsive contractors capable of meeting the technical demands of maritime infrastructure projects. Her approach aligns with federal socioeconomic goals and prioritizes equitable access without compromising mission performance. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 423210 (Furniture Merchant Wholesalers), indicating a specialized need for commercial-grade furnishings, fixtures, and equipment tailored to Coast Guard administrative, operational, and living quarters. This unique emphasis suggests a niche expertise in procuring durable, space-efficient, and maritime-compliant interior systems that support both daily operations and long-term facility sustainment.