CWO Jason Forbes

CWO Jason Forbes serves as a key procurement lead within U.S. Coast Guard Base New Orleans (70Z029), responsible for managing facility maintenance and infrastructure support acquisitions critical to operational readiness. His role centers on ensuring the sustained functionality of shore-based facilities through timely and compliant contracting for building systems, utilities, and physical infrastructure upgrades. He oversees the full lifecycle of service-based contracts, from requirement validation and market research to award and performance monitoring, aligning all procurements with the Coast Guard’s mission to enhance coastal resilience and federal compliance. His acquisitions are predominantly service-oriented, focused on sustaining mission-critical assets in a high-hazard coastal environment. Forbes maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance, including certified small businesses and general service providers with proven expertise in facility systems. He works closely with vendors capable of delivering preventive maintenance, HVAC overhauls, electrical system retrofits, and structural integrity services under performance-based contract structures. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and rapid response capability to support the Coast Guard’s 24/7 operational demands. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, while the other half remain open to all competitors. This dual approach ensures robust market competition while actively fostering opportunities for small, locally based firms to contribute to national infrastructure resilience. He consistently prioritizes small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Forbes’s primary technical domain is NAICS 811310, focusing exclusively on commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services. His procurements encompass preventive and corrective maintenance of facility systems—including boilers, chillers, generators, and water treatment units—demanding deep technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure. His expertise ensures that all contracted services meet stringent federal facility standards and support long-term operational sustainability.