Erin Bass

Erin E. Bass supports the U.S. Coast Guard’s LOG-9 office (70Z084) in executing mission-critical procurement activities that sustain shore-based and maritime operational readiness. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of life-cycle support contracts, Bass ensures the acquisition of essential services that maintain habitable facilities, enable environmental compliance, and support training and logistical operations across coastal and inland waterways. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s ability to fulfill its homeland security and maritime safety missions through timely, compliant, and strategically aligned contracting actions. Bass maintains consistent working 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 partnerships span facility operations, waste management, maritime maintenance, and food service support, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capacity to deliver complex, multi-site services under stringent federal standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor reliability, and seamless integration with Coast Guard operational workflows. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with over one-third of awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and modest but consistent participation from 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone firms. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Bass actively leverages small business authorities to foster innovation and enhance vendor diversity within the Coast Guard’s support ecosystem. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 722310 (Food Service Contractors), 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), and 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), with additional emphasis on 721110 (Hotels and Motels) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services). This reflects deep expertise in sustaining operational infrastructure—from crew quarters and dining facilities to waste handling and vessel maintenance—ensuring the Coast Guard’s shore assets remain mission-ready and environmentally compliant.