Debra A Smith

Debra A. Smith supports the U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028) in executing critical procurement activities that sustain maritime infrastructure and operational readiness. Though her official title is not listed, her procurement patterns reveal a central role in managing facility maintenance, base operations, and support services essential to the Coast Guard’s national security, search and rescue, and port safety missions. She routinely handles service-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, focusing on non-construction and facility-related contracts that ensure the continued functionality of aging maritime assets and critical base infrastructure. Smith maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, and ATZ SOLUTION LLC, which provide specialized maintenance, marine support, and technical services. Her procurement approach favors repeat engagement with vendors demonstrating proven capability in base operations, environmental compliance, and marine facility upkeep, indicating a preference for trusted, performance-driven partners with established track records in federal maritime environments. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 81.8% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 6.1% awarded through 8(a) competed programs. This demonstrates a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within the small business community while ensuring access to niche capabilities critical to Coast Guard operations. Smith’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) and 561720 (Janitorial Services), reflecting the agency’s need for routine facility upkeep, alongside professional training services under 611430 and specialized construction support under 238190. Her expertise centers on sustaining mission-critical infrastructure through integrated facility services, emphasizing compliance, environmental stewardship, and operational continuity in a high-priority maritime domain.