Cherrelle Buchanan

Cherrelle T. Buchanan serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Base New Orleans (70Z029), responsible for managing facility infrastructure acquisitions critical to operational readiness. Her work centers on sustaining and modernizing shore-based assets—including building systems, utilities, and physical infrastructure—to ensure compliance with federal standards and resilience against coastal hazards. She oversees a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and equipment-related contracts, aligning acquisitions with the Coast Guard’s mission to safeguard maritime safety and environmental stewardship. Her role requires deep coordination with facility engineers and environmental compliance teams to ensure technical requirements are met through sound contracting practices. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Buchanan consistently engages with small businesses and specialized vendors capable of delivering high-quality facility services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term vendor partnerships with firms possessing expertise in building systems, mechanical infrastructure, and industrial maintenance. She fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency in retrofitting aging infrastructure and adhering to federal sustainability and accessibility mandates. Buchanan demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 90.9% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business participation across all socioeconomic categories, including HUBZone, 8(a), and WOSB firms. Her contracting approach actively promotes equitable access to federal opportunities while ensuring competitive, responsive vendor engagement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332321 (metal window and door manufacturing), 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors), and 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), indicating deep expertise in building envelope systems, HVAC infrastructure, and mechanical equipment maintenance. She routinely procures specialized components and services essential to facility modernization, demonstrating technical fluency in building science, energy efficiency standards, and infrastructure lifecycle management.