James M. Roetzel

James M. Roetzel serves as a Senior Field Contracting Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Base Ketchikan (70Z035), where he leads the acquisition and contract management of mission-critical infrastructure, maritime systems, and technical services essential to operational readiness in Alaska’s remote coastal environments. His portfolio encompasses complex procurements supporting vessel maintenance, shore facility modernization, and environmental compliance, ensuring the Coast Guard’s ability to sustain search and rescue, law enforcement, and homeland security missions. Roetzel works closely with field engineers and logistics teams to align contracting strategies with operational priorities, managing full lifecycle acquisitions from solicitation through contract closeout under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Roetzel maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in marine engineering, industrial construction, and specialized manufacturing. He regularly engages with small and mid-sized firms possessing niche expertise in boatbuilding, power systems, and elevator infrastructure for remote installations. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships built on technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and responsiveness to austere operational conditions, fostering reliable supply chains in geographically isolated regions. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Roetzel consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of his awards designated for small businesses. His contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, frequently utilizing 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB set-asides to cultivate a resilient, locally responsive vendor base capable of meeting the unique demands of Alaskan operations. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336612 (Boat Building), 236210 (Industrial Building Construction), 335311 (Power Transformer Manufacturing), 333921 (Elevator Manufacturing), and 541330 (Engineering Services). Roetzel’s technical expertise centers on procuring custom maritime vessels, ruggedized infrastructure, mission-specific electrical systems, and specialized engineering support tailored to the Coast Guard’s extreme environmental and operational requirements.