Charles M. Gallant

Charles M. Gallant serves as a Storekeeper Second Class at U.S. Coast Guard Base New Orleans (70Z029), where he supports the logistical and supply chain operations critical to maintaining shore-based infrastructure. In this role, he manages inventory control, material requisitioning, and distribution of maintenance and facility repair supplies, ensuring operational readiness across Coast Guard facilities. His responsibilities directly enable procurement execution by validating requirement accuracy, coordinating with contracting personnel, and facilitating timely delivery of mission-critical assets. Gallant typically handles acquisitions related to facility maintenance, utility systems, and environmental compliance supplies, acting as a vital liaison between field operations and procurement specialists. While specific contractor names are not available, Gallant routinely collaborates with vendors providing plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, and security systems services—industries central to the Base’s infrastructure sustainment mission. His day-to-day interactions involve verifying compliance with technical specifications, inspecting delivered goods for conformance, and maintaining accurate records to support contract closeout and audit readiness. He works closely with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors to ensure timely fulfillment of facility upkeep needs, fostering reliable vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance and regulatory adherence. Gallant’s procurement environment reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over half of acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and a notable preference for local area set-asides under FAR 26.2. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to stimulate regional economic development and leverage community-based vendors with proven familiarity with Gulf Coast infrastructure challenges. His role supports the Coast Guard’s broader socioeconomic goals by ensuring equitable access to contracting opportunities for small, local, and disadvantaged businesses. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning), 561730 (landscaping), and 561621 (security systems services), reflecting the Base’s emphasis on resilient, climate-adapted infrastructure. Gallant’s expertise centers on procuring maintenance materials, utility components, and environmental control systems essential to sustaining Coast Guard facilities against coastal hazards and operational demands.