Cherie Rappaport

Cherie Rappaport serves as a Procurement Technician within the U.S. Coast Guard’s CEU MIAMI (00082), supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize critical maritime infrastructure. She plays a key role in executing acquisition actions for civil engineering and technical services essential to operational readiness, including the construction, repair, and maintenance of coastal facilities, navigational aids, and utility systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from requirements validation and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with the Coast Guard’s strategic infrastructure priorities. Rappaport collaborates with a diverse base of contractors specializing in civil works and technical services, primarily engaging electrical, plumbing, and heating/air-conditioning contractors, as well as testing laboratories that provide inspection and compliance verification. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing specialized technical certifications and on-site operational experience in remote, high-hazard maritime environments. She fosters collaborative, performance-driven relationships with vendors who demonstrate reliability, regulatory adherence, and technical proficiency in mission-critical infrastructure support. Her procurement strategy is strongly oriented toward small business participation, with approximately two-thirds of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the maritime infrastructure sector and ensuring competitive, resilient supply chains. She routinely leverages small business set-asides to cultivate a pipeline of qualified contractors capable of delivering specialized services in austere locations. Rappaport’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238210 (electrical contractors), 238220 (plumbing and HVAC), and 541380 (testing laboratories), underscoring her expertise in utility systems, facility modernization, and quality assurance for maritime infrastructure. She ensures acquisitions align with Coast Guard standards for durability, safety, and environmental compliance in coastal and offshore settings.