Benjamin Syrstad

Benjamin Syrstad serves as a key procurement professional within U.S. Coast Guard Base Boston (70Z024), responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain critical maritime infrastructure and operational readiness. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts supporting vessel maintenance, facility upgrades, environmental compliance, and logistical services essential to Coast Guard missions along the Northeast corridor. His portfolio is exclusively focused on landscaping and grounds maintenance services under NAICS 561730, reflecting a strategic emphasis on site sustainability, erosion control, and habitat management at coastal stations and waterfront facilities. Syrstad ensures all procurements align with federal acquisition regulations and agency priorities for resilience and environmental stewardship. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including National Crane Services Inc., Gravitec Systems Inc., Aerofleet Logistics LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and JD Tierra Verde LLC. These partnerships are built on proven expertise in site preparation, vegetation management, debris removal, and infrastructure support services tailored to sensitive coastal environments. Syrstad prioritizes vendors with demonstrated experience in federal environmental compliance and secure facility access protocols, fostering long-term, performance-based vendor relationships grounded in reliability and regulatory adherence. Syrstad’s procurement strategy is fully aligned with small business goals, with 100% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to expanding economic opportunity among qualified small contractors, particularly those with niche capabilities in ecological site maintenance and maritime-compatible landscaping. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business participation without reliance on other socioeconomic categories, reinforcing a streamlined, mission-focused approach to socioeconomic contracting. His technical domain expertise centers on NAICS 561730, encompassing comprehensive landscaping services including turf management, irrigation system maintenance, native plant installation, stormwater runoff control, and hazardous material site remediation. He procures services that ensure operational aesthetics, regulatory compliance, and ecological balance at Coast Guard installations, demonstrating deep familiarity with federal environmental standards and the unique demands of waterfront infrastructure sustainment.