EM1 Akeem Garcia

EM1 Akeem Garcia serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), responsible for managing critical infrastructure and facility maintenance acquisitions that support operational readiness and maritime infrastructure resilience. His role centers on executing contract actions for facility upgrades, mechanical systems, and utility infrastructure essential to sustaining Coast Guard vessel maintenance, base operations, and mission-critical services. He handles a diverse portfolio of construction and specialized service contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in aging facility modernization and environmental sustainability. Garcia maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC, all of which provide specialized expertise in marine and facility infrastructure. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in maritime construction, electrical systems, and water/sewer infrastructure, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical reliability and performance accountability. These relationships are cultivated through repeat engagements on mission-critical projects requiring precise adherence to Coast Guard engineering standards. A defining feature of Garcia’s procurement strategy is a 100% commitment to Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a robust dedication to socioeconomic contracting goals. All acquisitions are structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal contracts and promoting workforce development within local and maritime-adjacent economies. His approach reflects a deliberate alignment with the Coast Guard’s broader mission to empower small business participation in national security infrastructure. His technical focus is concentrated in NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors) and 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), reflecting deep expertise in utility system upgrades, electrical distribution networks, and marine-related infrastructure rehabilitation. He procures services involving conduit installation, pump station modernization, grounding systems, and stormwater management—domains critical to sustaining the operational integrity of Coast Guard facilities in high-humidity, saltwater environments.