Gustavo A. Vergara

Gustavo A. Vergara serves as a Purchasing Agent for the U.S. Coast Guard’s CEU MIAMI (00082), where he plays a pivotal role in executing civil engineering and infrastructure procurement to support national maritime security, search and rescue, and aids to navigation missions. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction and renovation contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s strategic goals of coastal resilience and infrastructure modernization. His acquisitions primarily involve heavy civil engineering, industrial building, and facility upgrades at remote and high-priority Coast Guard stations, requiring coordination with engineers, project managers, and field personnel to align procurement with operational readiness needs. Vergara collaborates with a broad spectrum of contractors, including general contractors, specialty trade firms, and small businesses capable of delivering complex infrastructure solutions in challenging coastal environments. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for experienced vendors with proven expertise in marine construction, electrical and plumbing systems, and facility rehabilitation. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance accountability, often engaging firms with prior experience in federal maritime infrastructure projects. A strong advocate for small business participation, Vergara consistently prioritizes set-aside opportunities, with nearly half of his acquisitions designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He also actively utilizes SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged WOSB and Women-Owned Small Business programs, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic equity in contracting. His approach ensures broad vendor access while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), followed by industrial and residential building construction, electrical, and HVAC contracting. He specializes in procuring services related to coastal facility upgrades, navigational aid station modernization, and resilient infrastructure repairs, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with maritime construction standards and federal civil engineering requirements.