Elaine Rachko

Elaine Rachko serves as a Contracting Officer for LOG-9 (70Z084) within the U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, where she manages the acquisition of critical life-cycle support services essential to shore-based and maritime operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on facilities maintenance, environmental services, and mission-critical infrastructure support, ensuring the Coast Guard’s facilities remain secure, functional, and habitable. She executes full and open competitions as well as targeted set-asides, adhering to FAR guidelines while aligning procurements with strategic readiness objectives across coastal and inland waterway operations. Rachko maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC, and VMX INTERNATIONAL LLC. These vendors are frequently engaged for facilities support, waste management, and pest control services, reflecting a preference for established, performance-driven partners with proven track records in federal environmental and infrastructure contracting. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and long-term service continuity, fostering stable vendor partnerships that support mission-critical operations. Her set-aside strategy prioritizes full and open competition, with 66.7% of awards issued without socioeconomic restrictions. Of the remaining awards, 20% are competed under the 8(a) program, while 6.7% each are reserved for Total Small Business Set-Asides and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising operational needs. Rachko’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services), accounting for over 40% of her portfolio, followed by solid waste collection and landfill services (562111 and 562212), and pest control (561710). She specializes in acquiring integrated environmental and facilities management solutions that sustain Coast Guard infrastructure, with deep expertise in regulatory compliance, service-level performance metrics, and lifecycle cost management for mission-critical government operations.