Cynthia A. Keim

Cynthia A. Keim serves as a Purchasing Agent at U.S. Coast Guard Base Honolulu (70Z034), where she plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that sustain the agency’s maritime operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions focused on ship repair, vessel systems maintenance, and shore infrastructure upgrades, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical readiness standards. Her work directly supports the Coast Guard’s core mission of maritime safety and environmental stewardship by securing timely, reliable services and equipment essential to fleet sustainment and facility functionality. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Keim maintains consistent working relationships with a broad network of vendors specializing in technical maintenance, facility services, and specialized training. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for agile, responsive partners capable of delivering complex, mission-aligned solutions under dynamic operational conditions. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance, ensuring seamless integration of contracted services into Coast Guard operations. Keim demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business participation across all contract actions, creating meaningful opportunities for local and nationally certified small businesses. Her approach aligns with federal mandates to expand economic inclusion while enhancing competition and innovation in mission-critical support services. Her primary procurement focus lies in four key NAICS categories: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220); Computer Training (611420); Office Furniture Manufacturing (337214); and Landscaping Services (561730). These reflect a balanced need for facility infrastructure support, workforce development, environmental maintenance, and administrative readiness—each vital to sustaining Coast Guard operations in the Pacific region. Keim’s expertise spans both technical and administrative procurement domains, ensuring holistic support for Base Honolulu’s multifaceted mission.