Gerry Fortin

Gerald J. Fortin serves as a key procurement professional within Base Cape COD(00052), a U.S. Coast Guard facility under the Department of Homeland Security, where he manages acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing federal infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of facility-related contracts, including construction, engineering services, and utility system upgrades, ensuring compliance with federal standards for safety, resilience, and environmental regulation. He routinely handles complex, multi-year contracts for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems, aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic goals of operational readiness and long-term asset sustainability. Fortin maintains a strong working relationship with GALLO CONSTRUCTION CO INC, a primary contractor for commercial and institutional building projects at Coast Guard installations. His procurement approach emphasizes collaborative, performance-based contracting with a focus on quality assurance and regulatory adherence. He consistently engages with a select group of qualified vendors capable of delivering mission-critical infrastructure services under tight operational constraints, fostering long-term partnerships built on reliability and technical expertise. His contracting patterns reflect a robust commitment to small business participation, with over 60% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs, including 8(a) and service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides, ensuring equitable access for disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms. This deliberate allocation strategy supports broader DHS goals of inclusive economic growth while maintaining high standards of performance. Fortin’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in highway, electrical, and structural systems. His expertise spans facility modernization, civil infrastructure upgrades, and engineering support services, demonstrating deep familiarity with federal construction codes and Coast Guard-specific operational requirements.