Evan Estep, CPO

Evan Estep, CPO, serves as a key contracting professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Base Charleston, operating under the Department of Homeland Security to execute mission-critical acquisitions that sustain maritime infrastructure and operational readiness. He oversees the procurement of specialized maintenance and repair services essential to the integrity of Coast Guard facilities, environmental control systems, and mission-support equipment. His portfolio centers on ensuring reliable, secure, and compliant operational environments through strategic sourcing of industrial maintenance solutions, with a focus on technical services that uphold the durability and functionality of high-value assets. Estep maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including C&E Assets Management LLC, Diesel Power Solutions LLC, Horizon Federal Management LLC, and Dor-Mor, Inc., all of whom specialize in commercial and industrial machinery repair, preventive maintenance, and facility systems servicing. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep technical expertise in non-automotive industrial equipment, emphasizing performance, compliance, and long-term asset reliability. His contracting approach prioritizes vendor stability, proven capability, and adherence to federal maintenance standards. A defining feature of Estep’s procurement strategy is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, ensuring that 100% of eligible acquisitions are reserved for small businesses. This unwavering commitment fosters economic opportunity for qualified small firms and aligns with DHS and Coast Guard mandates to maximize small business participation in mission-critical contracts. His primary industry focus is NAICS 811310—Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance—reflecting a technical specialization in the servicing of HVAC systems, mechanical power equipment, structural support systems, and other non-electronic industrial infrastructure. Estep’s expertise lies in procuring complex, labor-intensive maintenance services that require certified technicians, calibrated tools, and compliance with federal facility standards.