Blake Funderburg

Blake Funderburg serves as a key procurement lead within U.S. Coast Guard Base Cleveland (70Z030), responsible for managing facility sustainment and infrastructure modernization contracts critical to operational readiness across the Great Lakes region. His work centers on acquiring construction and maintenance services that ensure the integrity, safety, and compliance of Coast Guard facilities, with a strong emphasis on building envelope repairs, mechanical system upgrades, and environmental compliance. He handles a diverse portfolio of task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, primarily focused on capital improvement and preventive maintenance initiatives. Funderburg maintains collaborative relationships with a broad base of qualified contractors specializing in facility services, including general contractors, specialty trade firms, and wholesale distributors of building materials. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with frequent use of firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages with vendors possessing proven experience in federal facility maintenance, particularly those with prior DoD or Coast Guard contract history. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of awards issued without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 12.5% of acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. He does not routinely favor 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad small business eligibility. Funderburg’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238330 (Flooring Contractors), 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting his domain expertise in facility systems integration. He routinely procures services related to HVAC modernization, electrical upgrades, interior finishes, and commercial-grade appliance procurement, ensuring facilities meet federal standards for safety, energy efficiency, and operational continuity.