Bari Nichole Vaughn

Bari Nichole Vaughn serves as a SK1 Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Base New Orleans (70Z029), where she plays a pivotal role in executing facility support acquisitions critical to operational readiness. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for shore-based infrastructure services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency-specific mission priorities. Vaughn specializes in janitorial and facility maintenance contracts that sustain the integrity of Coast Guard installations, aligning acquisitions with strategic goals around resilience, environmental compliance, and infrastructure modernization. She works closely with program managers and facility engineers to define requirements, evaluate vendor proposals, and administer service contracts that uphold mission-critical standards. Vaughn maintains collaborative relationships with a range of service providers specializing in commercial cleaning, waste management, and facility upkeep. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with both large-capability firms and small business subcontractors to ensure service quality and geographic coverage across the Gulf Coast region. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and robust contract administration to maintain high standards of facility hygiene and operational continuity. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating active support for small disadvantaged businesses. The remaining two-thirds are awarded under full and open competition, indicating a balanced approach that prioritizes both competition and small business inclusion. Vaughn’s consistent use of 8(a) set-asides underscores her dedication to fostering equitable contracting opportunities within the Coast Guard’s support ecosystem. Her expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 561720—Janitorial Services—where she procures comprehensive custodial, waste removal, sanitization, and facility support services tailored to federal maritime installations. This specialization requires deep understanding of federal cleaning standards, hazardous material handling protocols, and sustainability requirements, positioning her as a key steward of clean, safe, and compliant Coast Guard facilities.