Bart Bicknell

Bart Bicknell serves as an SK1 Contracting Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and facility support services essential to maintaining operational readiness. His role centers on executing full lifecycle procurements for maintenance, repair, and modernization projects that sustain maritime facilities, mechanical systems, and base operations. Bicknell ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting strategies with the Coast Guard’s mission to uphold national security, search and rescue, and port safety capabilities. He routinely handles service-based acquisitions under the General Services Administration’s schedule authority and other non-severable service contracts. Bicknell maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC, all of whom provide specialized facility maintenance, marine infrastructure support, and environmental services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and technical expertise in maritime facility operations. He frequently engages contractors with proven experience in coastal construction, HVAC systems, and corrosion control, fostering collaborative relationships that prioritize mission continuity and regulatory compliance. Bicknell demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes contracting opportunities for small businesses across all socioeconomic categories, ensuring equitable access for firms certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of delivering high-quality, mission-critical services in support of Coast Guard infrastructure resilience. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 337910 (Mattress Manufacturing), indicating a specialized need for institutional bedding and sleep system procurement for Coast Guard personnel quarters and emergency response facilities. This unique specialization underscores his expertise in acquiring non-traditional, yet operationally vital, goods that support habitability and health standards in maritime environments.