DC1 Richard Rendon

DC1 Richard Rendon serves as a secondary contracting representative for the U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize critical maritime infrastructure. He plays a vital role in executing facility and mechanical systems acquisitions that ensure operational readiness for vessels, docks, and base facilities. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for specialized building equipment services, coordinating with technical stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Rendon’s work directly enables the Coast Guard’s national security, search and rescue, and port safety missions by securing timely, high-quality maintenance and upgrade services for aging infrastructure. Rendon maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in marine and facility systems, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC. These vendors are frequently engaged for complex mechanical, electrical, and environmental system installations and repairs. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for trusted, performance-driven partners with demonstrated expertise in maritime facility operations, fostering long-term vendor collaboration built on reliability and technical proficiency. Rendon’s acquisition portfolio is entirely structured under Small Business Set-Aside authority per FAR 19.5, reflecting a firm commitment to maximizing opportunities for small businesses. All contracts are awarded exclusively to small business concerns, aligning with the Coast Guard’s broader socioeconomic goals and ensuring broad participation from diverse, qualified vendors. This approach strengthens local economic resilience while maintaining high standards of service delivery. His technical focus is concentrated in NAICS 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), encompassing specialized services such as HVAC system upgrades, marine electrical integration, plumbing and piping systems, and facility automation controls. Rendon’s expertise lies in procuring niche, mission-critical equipment and installation services that support the unique operational demands of Coast Guard maritime facilities.