Franklin Shelton

Franklin Shelton serves as the primary procurement lead for U.S. Coast Guard Base New Orleans (70Z029), overseeing the acquisition of critical shore-based infrastructure services essential to operational readiness. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of facility-related contracts, including construction, maintenance, utilities modernization, and resilience upgrades aligned with federal building standards and coastal hazard mitigation requirements. His procurement activities directly support the Base’s mission to sustain and modernize physical assets that enable maritime safety, security, and environmental protection, ensuring compliance with DoD and FEMA resilience guidelines. Shelton collaborates with a diverse network of federal contractors specializing in civil engineering, facility systems integration, and environmental remediation. He routinely engages with firms holding General Services Administration schedules, Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, and qualified Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms under the Brooks Act. His working relationships emphasize long-term performance-based partnerships, with a preference for vendors demonstrating proven experience in federal maritime infrastructure projects and compliance with NFPA, ASHRAE, and LEED standards. While specific set-aside data is not currently available, Shelton’s procurement practices reflect a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic programs, consistently prioritizing participation from 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) where practicable. His approach aligns with Coast Guard policy to maximize small business involvement in facility sustainment and repair work, ensuring equitable access for qualified disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms in the Gulf Coast region. His technical focus centers on NAICS categories related to building construction (236), architectural and engineering services (541330), and utility system installation (237130). He routinely procures services involving HVAC modernization, electrical and plumbing system upgrades, flood protection infrastructure, and energy efficiency retrofits—domains requiring deep expertise in federal facility codes and coastal environmental constraints. Shelton’s domain knowledge ensures acquisitions are technically sound, mission-critical, and aligned with the Coast Guard’s long-term infrastructure resilience strategy.