Chief Jon Suermann

Chief Jon Suermann serves as the lead procurement officer for U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and facility support services essential to maintaining operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and facility modernization contracts that directly support maritime infrastructure resilience, vessel maintenance facilities, and base-wide utilities systems. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain aging maritime assets and ensure mission-critical infrastructure remains functional for national security, search and rescue, and port safety operations. Suermann specializes in full-cycle contract management, from requirements definition through award and performance oversight, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-driven outcomes. Suermann maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC, all of whom deliver high-precision construction, marine facility upgrades, and building systems maintenance. His procurement approach favors contractors with proven expertise in maritime infrastructure, structural rehabilitation, and environmental compliance, fostering long-term partnerships built on technical proficiency and reliability. He prioritizes vendors capable of executing complex, multi-phase projects under stringent operational constraints in active Coast Guard environments. Chief Suermann demonstrates a firm commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently awards contracts to small businesses without further socioeconomic subsets, emphasizing capacity building within the small business community and ensuring equitable access to federal infrastructure opportunities. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to empower local and regional small firms with the technical capability to support Coast Guard facility sustainment. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238190 (Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors), and 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), reflecting deep expertise in structural repair, exterior envelope systems, and facility services such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical maintenance. Suermann’s domain knowledge centers on the unique demands of maritime federal facilities, requiring specialized understanding of saltwater corrosion, flood resilience, and operational continuity during construction.