Ducal Hayden

Ducal L. Hayden serves as a key procurement lead within U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), overseeing acquisitions critical to maintaining maritime infrastructure and operational readiness. Responsible for managing facility sustainment, vessel maintenance, and mechanical system modernization contracts, Hayden ensures that base operations align with national security and search-and-rescue mission requirements. His procurement portfolio centers on engineering, construction, and technical support services essential to sustaining aging waterfront facilities and supporting Coast Guard asset readiness. He routinely manages complex, mission-critical contracts under FAR and agency-specific guidelines to meet stringent environmental, safety, and operational standards. Hayden maintains strong working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, and ATZ SOLUTION LLC, all of which provide niche expertise in marine infrastructure, vessel repair, and technical systems integration. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in maritime environments, particularly those capable of delivering turnkey solutions for shipyard upgrades, corrosion control, and mechanical system overhauls. Commercial BLUE INC and VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER are also engaged, indicating a diversified approach that includes specialized support services beyond traditional construction. A pronounced commitment to small business participation defines Hayden’s socioeconomic contracting strategy, with 90.6% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small disadvantaged businesses and local vendors, with modest but intentional use of 8(a) competed set-asides and local area set-asides under FAR 26.2. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to foster regional economic resilience while ensuring access to qualified, mission-ready contractors. His technical focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), reflecting deep expertise in vessel maintenance and marine fabrication. He also procures related services under 332999 (miscellaneous metal fabrication) and 488390 (water transportation support), demonstrating specialized knowledge in marine engineering systems, structural repairs, and environmental compliance for maritime infrastructure.