Dylan Eldridge

Dylan Eldridge serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard Base Seattle (70Z033), supporting the agency’s mission to sustain critical maritime infrastructure through strategic contracting of facility maintenance, industrial equipment, and operational support services. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on building systems, utility infrastructure, and specialized industrial services essential to base readiness and environmental compliance. His work ensures the operational resilience of Coast Guard facilities through timely, compliant, and mission-aligned contract execution, with a strong emphasis on technical specificity and regulatory adherence under FAR and agency-specific guidelines. Eldridge maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including VCloud Gov Inc., Astrallic Inc., M.B.A. ADHC LLC, Victory Contracting LLC, and John’s Waterproofing Co., each providing specialized services in facility maintenance, mechanical systems, and environmental remediation. These partnerships reflect a pattern of repeat engagement with vendors demonstrating proven technical capability, reliability, and adherence to federal construction and safety standards. His procurement approach prioritizes performance history and compliance over speculative bidding, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in accountability and quality delivery. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements (80%), Eldridge actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (20%), aligning with FAR 19.5 to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate balance between operational efficiency and socioeconomic goals, ensuring that small business involvement is meaningful and strategically integrated into mission-critical procurements without compromising technical requirements. His primary industry focus centers on NAICS 324191 (petroleum lubricants and greases), 333618 (other engine equipment), 315210 (cut and sew apparel contractors), and 336611 (shipbuilding and repairing). This reflects deep expertise in procuring specialized industrial fluids, engine components, protective gear, and vessel maintenance services—all essential to sustaining Coast Guard operational assets and shore-based infrastructure in demanding maritime environments.