Brian D. Jackson

Brian D. Jackson serves as a Purchasing Agent for U.S. Coast Guard Base Boston (70Z024), where he plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that sustain operational readiness for maritime infrastructure and waterborne assets. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on ship repair, facility maintenance, environmental compliance, and logistical support services essential to Coast Guard missions. His work directly enables the agency’s mission to secure coastal and port environments through timely, compliant procurement of mission-critical goods and services, ensuring that vessels, facilities, and support systems remain fully functional and mission-ready. Jackson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including National Crane Services Inc., Gravitec Systems Inc., Aerofleet Logistics LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and JD Tierra Verde LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized service providers in heavy equipment operations, facility upgrades, logistics coordination, and site development. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical competency, and performance history, fostering long-term vendor collaborations that align with the Coast Guard’s high-reliability operational standards. His contracting activity reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, while the remaining half are open to all competitors. This dual approach ensures robust market competition while actively promoting small business participation without compromising mission needs. Jackson’s pattern demonstrates a deliberate effort to integrate qualified small vendors into the Coast Guard’s sustainment ecosystem. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and NAICS 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services), indicating specialized demand for industrial maintenance and facility services. These categories reflect his technical expertise in managing non-military but mission-enabling services that support Coast Guard station operations, including equipment servicing, facility upkeep, and environmental sanitation systems.