Dustin B. Sawmiller

Dustin B. Sawmiller serves as an MK1 Contracting Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Base Cleveland (70Z030), where he plays a critical role in executing facility sustainment and infrastructure modernization acquisitions across the Great Lakes region. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for commercial equipment and facility-related services, ensuring alignment with federal standards for safety, environmental compliance, and operational readiness. Sawmiller primarily handles non-construction acquisitions under the NAICS code 423440, focusing on the procurement of specialized commercial equipment essential to maintaining Coast Guard facilities, including HVAC components, electrical systems, and building envelope materials. Sawmiller maintains a streamlined contracting approach with a broad base of commercial wholesalers and equipment suppliers, prioritizing reliability, technical compliance, and timely delivery. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with established merchant wholesalers capable of meeting stringent federal specifications for maritime and industrial-grade equipment. His working relationships are characterized by efficiency and adherence to FAR guidelines, with an emphasis on competitive bidding and performance-based requirements. Sawmiller’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize market participation and ensure access to the broadest range of technically qualified vendors, rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories. His approach prioritizes capability and compliance over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with the operational urgency and technical precision required for Coast Guard infrastructure missions. His primary industry focus is on the 423440 NAICS category, encompassing the procurement of commercial-grade equipment for facility maintenance and modernization. This includes mechanical, electrical, and environmental control systems used in Coast Guard buildings and operational sites. Sawmiller’s expertise lies in evaluating technical specifications for durability, interoperability, and compliance with federal energy and safety standards, ensuring that procured equipment supports long-term facility resilience and mission continuity.