Barry Rauch

Barry Rauch, serving as an AMT1 at U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), is responsible for managing the acquisition and contract administration of critical facility maintenance and industrial equipment services essential to operational readiness. His role ensures the sustained functionality of maritime infrastructure, including mechanical systems, vessel support facilities, and base utilities, directly supporting national security, search and rescue, and port safety missions. Rauch specializes in service-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, focusing on performance-based contracting and long-term service agreements that align with the Base’s strategic infrastructure resilience goals. Rauch maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC, all of which provide niche expertise in marine facility maintenance, industrial repair, and environmental systems support. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and long-term vendor partnerships, fostering collaboration with firms that possess deep domain knowledge in Coast Guard-specific operational environments. These relationships are cultivated through repeat engagements and performance-driven contract renewals. Rauch demonstrates a steadfast commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower qualified small businesses with the technical capability to deliver complex facility and machinery maintenance services, aligning with DHS and Coast Guard socioeconomic objectives. He consistently prioritizes small business contractors capable of meeting stringent maritime operational standards. His procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 811310—Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance—encompassing the servicing, overhaul, and modernization of critical mechanical systems, HVAC, cranes, winches, and other industrial equipment integral to Coast Guard base operations. Rauch’s expertise lies in ensuring these services meet rigorous maritime safety and regulatory compliance standards.