Carolyn M. Melton

Carolyn M. Melton serves as a Contracting Officer for the U.S. Coast Guard under the Department of Homeland Security, where she manages acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing maritime infrastructure. Her portfolio encompasses construction, repair, and maintenance of waterfront facilities, utility systems, and engineered installations essential to operational readiness. She specializes in complex, mission-critical procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring compliance with national security standards while advancing the Coast Guard’s strategic goals in resilience and environmental stewardship. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to protect coastal and inland assets through reliable, high-integrity infrastructure. Melton cultivates strong working relationships with a diverse range of specialty trade contractors, particularly those experienced in heavy civil engineering, electrical systems, painting, and environmental remediation. She frequently collaborates with small and mid-sized firms possessing niche technical capabilities in waterfront construction and facility modernization. Her procurement approach emphasizes clear performance metrics, rigorous technical evaluation, and proactive contractor engagement to ensure timely delivery of mission-essential services. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Melton consistently applies Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 83.3% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, prioritizing opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and other eligible entities. This focus ensures broad vendor participation while strengthening the Coast Guard’s supply chain resilience through diverse, capable partners. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), and 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services). She routinely procures services related to structural coatings, electrical system upgrades, civil infrastructure repairs, and environmental compliance assessments, demonstrating deep expertise in facility lifecycle management and coastal engineering support.