Chris Barkley

Chris Barkley serves as a key procurement lead at U.S. Coast Guard Base Seattle (70Z033), responsible for managing facility and infrastructure support contracts critical to operational readiness. He oversees the acquisition of security systems services and related site-based support functions that sustain the agency’s maritime and coastal infrastructure. His work ensures compliance with federal facility standards while enabling mission-critical operations through timely, reliable contracting. Barkley specializes in performance-based acquisitions for physical security infrastructure, including access control, surveillance, intrusion detection, and integrated security management systems. Barkley maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including VCloud Gov Inc., Astrallic Inc., M.B.A. ADHC LLC, Victory Contracting LLC, and John’s Waterproofing Co. These partnerships reflect a focus on firms with proven expertise in federal facility security, systems integration, and environmental compliance services. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to federal facility standards, fostering long-term, performance-driven collaborations rather than transactional engagements. Barkley demonstrates a steadfast commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower small, locally based contractors with the technical capability to deliver complex security and facility services. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small businesses without socioeconomic subcategories, enabling broad access to federal opportunities while maintaining high performance standards. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 561621—Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)—covering the design, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of integrated physical security systems. He procures services such as CCTV networks, electronic access control, alarm systems, and security operations center support, demonstrating deep expertise in federal facility security infrastructure. Barkley’s work ensures Coast Guard installations remain secure, resilient, and compliant with DHS and USCG facility protection standards.