Chris Carter

Chris Carter serves as a key procurement lead at U.S. Coast Guard Base MIAMI (70Z028), responsible for managing facility sustainment and infrastructure support contracts critical to operational readiness. He oversees the acquisition of maintenance, repair, and modernization services essential to maritime infrastructure resilience, ensuring that base facilities, vessel maintenance capabilities, and environmental systems remain mission-ready. His acquisitions primarily support facility operations, waste management, and specialty construction services, aligning with the Coast Guard’s strategic imperative to sustain aging maritime assets through proactive lifecycle management. Carter maintains consistent working relationships with a focused cohort of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC, all of which provide specialized services in facility repair, marine construction, and environmental compliance. His procurement approach favors established vendors with proven expertise in federal facility maintenance and marine-related infrastructure, fostering long-term partnerships built on performance reliability and regulatory adherence. These relationships are instrumental in delivering timely, compliant solutions across high-priority base operations. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Carter exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, ensuring all acquisitions are reserved for small business concerns. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, prioritizing small business eligibility without reliance on other set-aside categories such as 8(a) or HUBZone, and reinforcing the agency’s dedication to broad-based small business engagement. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 562998 (All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services), which accounts for the majority of his portfolio, alongside NAICS 238330 (Flooring Contractors). These reflect a technical domain rooted in facility maintenance, hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, and specialized interior construction services. His expertise lies in procuring integrated environmental and structural solutions that support Coast Guard operational continuity and regulatory compliance in coastal and maritime environments.