Henry L. Langford

Henry L. Langford serves as a Contracting Officer for U.S. Coast Guard Base MIAMI (70Z028), where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure support services essential to maintaining maritime operational readiness. His portfolio focuses on facility sustainment, mechanical systems repair, and base modernization initiatives that directly support national security, search and rescue, and port safety missions. Langford specializes in negotiating and administering service contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on performance-based acquisition methods and life-cycle cost analysis to ensure long-term asset resilience. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC, who provide specialized expertise in facility maintenance, marine infrastructure upgrades, and environmental services. Langford fosters collaborative, performance-driven partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency in maritime facility operations and a track record of reliable delivery under tight operational timelines. Langford exhibits a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 74.4% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small disadvantaged businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and other socioeconomic categories, aligning with the Coast Guard’s broader goals of equitable economic opportunity and workforce development within coastal communities. His procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 561790 (other building services), 238220 (plumbing and HVAC), and 562998 (miscellaneous waste management), reflecting his technical expertise in building systems maintenance, environmental compliance, and facility operations. Langford’s domain knowledge spans mechanical, electrical, and structural infrastructure services critical to sustaining aging maritime installations, ensuring mission continuity through proactive, compliant acquisition strategies.