Ernest Charfauros

Ernest Charfauros serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), overseeing acquisitions critical to maintaining operational readiness and infrastructure resilience. His responsibilities center on managing contracts for facility maintenance, maritime engineering support, and base modernization initiatives that sustain the Coast Guard’s national security, search and rescue, and port safety missions. He specializes in technical service acquisitions requiring precision planning and compliance with federal construction and surveying standards, frequently handling task orders under IDIQ vehicles and performance-based contracts aligned with the agency’s long-term capital improvement goals. Charfauros maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, Phoenix Marine LLC, and ATZ Solutions LLC, all of which provide expertise in marine infrastructure, facility upgrades, and technical site assessments. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in coastal and maritime environments, fostering long-term partnerships built on performance reliability and regulatory compliance. He also engages Commercial Blue Inc. for specialized environmental and mechanical services, and collaborates with Vanderbilt University Medical Center for niche support functions requiring advanced technical capabilities. A defining feature of Charfauros’ contracting approach is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic programs that empower small businesses. Every acquisition under his purview is structured to maximize opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, aligning with the Coast Guard’s mandate to promote equitable access to federal contracting. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541370 (Surveying and Mapping Services), reflecting a high demand for precise geospatial and topographic data to support infrastructure planning and coastal resilience projects. He also routinely procures specialized equipment under NAICS 333132 (Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing), indicating technical expertise in procuring ruggedized, marine-grade mechanical systems for use in high-salinity, high-corrosion environments. His domain knowledge spans maritime engineering, facility lifecycle management, and environmental compliance, making him a critical link between operational needs and contractor execution.