Darlene D. Fisher

Darlene D. Fisher serves as Chief of Contracting Office at U.S. Coast Guard Base Kodiak (70Z045), where she oversees the full lifecycle of procurement activities critical to sustaining operational readiness at one of the nation’s most remote and austere coastal installations. Her office manages acquisitions for facility maintenance, utility system modernization, and safety-critical infrastructure upgrades, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and habitability standards for personnel. She directs contract planning, solicitation, evaluation, and award processes aligned with FAR guidelines, prioritizing mission-critical outcomes in a logistically challenging environment. Fisher maintains a strategic partnership with Environmental Compliance Consultants, Inc., a key vendor supporting environmental remediation, permitting, and regulatory adherence across Coast Guard infrastructure projects. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration with firms possessing specialized expertise in remote-site operations, environmental stewardship, and mission-critical facility support. She fosters transparent, performance-based relationships that prioritize reliability, technical proficiency, and regulatory compliance over cost alone. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Fisher implements a 100% total small business set-aside policy across her acquisition portfolio, in full alignment with FAR 19.5. Her office consistently channels opportunities to small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, SDB, and SDVOSB programs, reinforcing the Coast Guard’s commitment to equitable economic access in underserved regions. This approach not only strengthens local economies but also enhances supply chain resilience in isolated operational areas. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning), 238160 (roofing), and 238290 (other building equipment contractors), reflecting the base’s emphasis on facility integrity and climate-controlled infrastructure. She also procures specialized services such as locksmithing (561622) and drycleaning (812320) to support daily garrison operations. Fisher’s expertise lies in integrating technical facility requirements with socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring mission success through disciplined, compliant, and community-engaged acquisition practices.