Frank Burton

Frank Burton serves as the primary contracting lead for U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth (70Z027), overseeing the acquisition of facility maintenance, construction, and environmental services critical to sustaining mission-critical infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on barracks modernization, hazardous material remediation, and infrastructure resilience, ensuring compliance with federal construction standards and environmental regulations. His role is central to executing the agency’s strategic priorities in facility sustainment, where timely and compliant procurement directly supports operational readiness across Coast Guard stations and logistics facilities. Burton maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialty trade contractors, including A TO B CREATIONS INC, PARLIAMENT LLC, DOORS ON DEMAND, LLC, SANDOW CONSTRUCTION INC, and VISION CONTRACTING INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced small businesses with proven expertise in niche construction disciplines, particularly in interior finishes, roofing, and structural repairs. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, past performance, and local capacity, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in quality delivery and regulatory adherence. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Burton directs 97.3% of his acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deep commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He consistently prioritizes small businesses across all categories, with frequent use of 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities while strengthening regional economic resilience. His technical focus centers on NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), with significant activity in roofing (238160), water and sewer infrastructure (237110), highway and bridge work (237310), and finish carpentry (238350). This specialization underscores his expertise in integrated facility upgrades—particularly in weatherproofing, structural integrity, and interior systems—that maintain Coast Guard facilities to operational and safety standards.