Brett Foster

Lt Bret Foster serves as a key procurement lead at U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), responsible for managing facility maintenance, infrastructure modernization, and maritime support contracts critical to operational readiness. He oversees the acquisition of specialized construction, mechanical systems, and foam-based materials essential to sustaining aging base infrastructure, vessel maintenance facilities, and environmental control systems. His role ensures alignment with Coast Guard strategic priorities in resilience, safety, and mission continuity through compliant, timely contracting under FAR and agency-specific guidelines. Foster maintains consistent relationships with a focused group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, and ATZ SOLUTION LLC, all of which deliver specialized marine facility services, environmental system upgrades, and technical support. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in coastal infrastructure, HVAC integration, and marine-grade material applications. He frequently engages with firms capable of rapid response and compliance with stringent federal environmental and safety standards. Foster exhibits a 100% commitment to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring all acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses, with no large business awards. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster local economic resilience and expand capacity among qualified small contractors in the maritime support sector. His contracting practices prioritize socioeconomic equity, consistently channeling opportunities to small businesses with relevant technical capabilities. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 326150 (urethane and other foam product manufacturing) and 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors), reflecting deep specialization in thermal insulation systems, marine-grade sealants, and integrated HVAC infrastructure. He routinely acquires custom-fabricated foam components for vessel and facility insulation, alongside commercial-grade mechanical systems designed for high-humidity, saltwater environments, demonstrating technical fluency in maritime construction and environmental control domains.