Eugene White

Eugene White serves as a Purchasing Agent for U.S. Coast Guard Base MIAMI (70Z028), responsible for executing acquisition strategies that sustain the agency’s maritime infrastructure and operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts supporting facility maintenance, vessel repair, and critical mechanical systems, ensuring alignment with national security and port safety missions. His procurement activities focus on timely delivery of mission-critical services and equipment, emphasizing compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic sourcing initiatives to maintain the resilience of aging coastal assets. White maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC, who provide specialized services in facility upgrades, marine engineering, and building systems support. His procurement approach prioritizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and technical expertise, particularly among firms with proven experience in Coast Guard-specific operational environments. He actively engages contractors through competitive bidding and task order mechanisms to ensure responsive, high-quality service delivery. A strong advocate for small business participation, White consistently directs over 96% of his acquisitions toward Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deep commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. His pattern of awarding contracts to small, locally based, and certified vendors underscores a strategic emphasis on community economic development and vendor capacity building within the maritime support sector. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), and 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), indicating specialized expertise in facility maintenance, marine mechanical systems, and infrastructure support services. He routinely procures industrial machinery, technical consulting, and specialized marine repair services, demonstrating a technical understanding of Coast Guard operational requirements and lifecycle asset management.