James Barone

James Barone serves as a key procurement lead at U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), responsible for managing facility maintenance and infrastructure support contracts critical to operational readiness. His role centers on ensuring the sustained functionality of maritime facilities through timely acquisitions of essential services, directly supporting the Coast Guard’s missions in search and rescue, port safety, and national security. Barone primarily handles service-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 36, with a focus on facility repair, environmental compliance, and mechanical system modernization. He works closely with facility managers and engineering staff to translate mission needs into solicitation requirements that prioritize resilience, safety, and long-term asset sustainability. Barone 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, all of whom provide specialized expertise in base infrastructure support. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in maritime facility environments, particularly those experienced in marine-rated construction, environmental remediation, and HVAC systems. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based contract structures that emphasize quality control and mission-critical uptime. Barone’s contracting portfolio is entirely set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a firm commitment to socioeconomic objectives and small business development. He consistently awards contracts to small business concerns, with no large business awards recorded, demonstrating a deliberate and sustained focus on expanding opportunities for small, locally rooted vendors. This approach aligns with Coast Guard directives to strengthen community-based supply chains and foster contractor capacity in underserved markets. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561710 (pest control and extermination services), 238160 (roofing), and 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning), reflecting the Base’s urgent need for facility upkeep in high-humidity, saltwater-exposed environments. Barone’s technical expertise centers on maintaining aging maritime infrastructure through specialized, code-compliant services that ensure regulatory adherence and operational continuity.