Brittany D Rusch

Brittany D. Rusch serves as Lead Purchasing Agent for Base Alameda (70Z031), a critical U.S. Coast Guard installation under the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, she oversees the full lifecycle of procurement activities supporting facility sustainment, modernization, and operational readiness across the Pacific region. Her responsibilities include planning, soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for construction, renovation, and specialty trade services essential to maintaining safe, compliant, and resilient infrastructure. She ensures alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency strategic priorities, focusing on mission-critical projects that support Coast Guard personnel and maritime operations. Rusch collaborates extensively with a diverse network of contractors specializing in commercial and institutional building construction, specialty trades, and building systems installation. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-quality, code-compliant work under stringent federal standards. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages qualified small and mid-sized firms with proven experience in federal facility projects, prioritizing reliability, safety compliance, and timely execution. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Rusch consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 71.2% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and an additional 8.5% awarded through 8(a) competed programs. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses, aligning with Coast Guard and DHS mandates to promote equitable access to federal contracting. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in specialty trades including flooring (238330), plumbing and HVAC (238220), and building exterior work (238190). She brings deep technical expertise in facility infrastructure projects, ensuring that all acquisitions meet stringent environmental, safety, and resilience standards required for federal maritime installations.