Claire Sullivan

Claire Sullivan serves as a key procurement lead within Base Cape COD(00052), a U.S. Coast Guard facility under the Department of Homeland Security, where she manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure maintenance and modernization services. Her role centers on ensuring operational readiness through the procurement of facility systems that support mission-critical Coast Guard operations. She routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural upgrades, aligning acquisitions with federal facility standards and environmental compliance mandates. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to sustain resilient, code-compliant infrastructure across coastal and maritime installations. Sullivan maintains a consistent and trusted partnership with GALLO CONSTRUCTION CO INC, a primary contractor for complex facility systems work. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, leveraging contractor expertise in integrated building systems to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient solutions. She engages contractors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts under FAR Part 15, prioritizing technical capability, past performance, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Her contracting profile reflects a 100% commitment to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring all acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster local economic development and increase participation from qualified small contractors with proven expertise in facility maintenance. She does not utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific set-asides, instead focusing on broad small business eligibility to maximize competition and capacity within the niche trade sector. Sullivan’s procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 238220—Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors—reflecting deep specialization in mechanical systems integration. She procures turnkey services for retrofitting, preventive maintenance, and code-compliant upgrades of building utilities, requiring contractors to demonstrate technical proficiency in ASHRAE standards, EPA refrigerant handling, and OSHA-compliant construction practices. Her domain expertise lies in ensuring that facility systems support continuous Coast Guard operational continuity under demanding environmental conditions.