Chance Swords

Chance Swords serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Base New Orleans (70Z029), overseeing facility infrastructure acquisitions critical to operational readiness and coastal resilience. Responsible for managing the lifecycle of shore-based infrastructure projects, he ensures compliance with federal building standards and supports modernization initiatives aimed at enhancing structural integrity against environmental hazards. His acquisitions primarily involve specialty trade contracting services, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural modifications to Coast Guard facilities, aligning with the agency’s mission to sustain mission-critical maritime infrastructure through strategic capital planning and sustainable construction practices. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Swords maintains a consistent procurement pattern focused on small business participation, engaging a dynamic network of qualified specialty trade contractors who meet stringent federal performance and compliance standards. His working relationships are characterized by collaborative pre-solicitation outreach, clear technical requirements, and performance-based contract structures that incentivize quality, timeliness, and adherence to safety and environmental regulations. Vendor partnerships are cultivated through proactive engagement with local and regional business development offices to ensure broad access to opportunities. Swords demonstrates an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize participation from small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and women-owned firms, fostering economic development in the Gulf Coast region while ensuring competitive, innovative solutions. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic goals without compromising technical rigor or mission outcomes. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, encompassing a wide array of non-residential construction services essential to facility sustainment. He procures specialized trades such as roofing, masonry, concrete repair, and utility system upgrades, requiring deep domain expertise in federal construction codes, energy efficiency standards, and coastal construction resilience protocols.