Jason N. Parrish

Jason N. Parrish, serving as an SK1 Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s LOG-9 office (Agency Code: 70Z084), plays a critical role in securing life-cycle support services essential to the agency’s shore-based and maritime operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility maintenance, environmental services, and mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring that Coast Guard installations remain secure, functional, and habitable. His procurement activities directly support training, logistics, and tactical operations across coastal and inland waterways, aligning with the Department of Homeland Security’s mandate to sustain national maritime security. Parrish routinely handles complex service contracts requiring technical oversight and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Parrish maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC, and VMX INTERNATIONAL LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in facility systems, industrial equipment, and port operations support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor reliability, and technical capability over price alone, fostering collaborative, mission-aligned relationships that ensure continuity of critical services. A strong advocate for small business participation, Parrish prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for over 70% of his awards, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He also utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides at a notable 5.9% rate, reflecting targeted efforts to engage disadvantaged business enterprises. His procurement patterns consistently align with federal mandates to expand opportunities for small, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. His primary NAICS focus areas include 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), underscoring his expertise in facility systems maintenance, alongside 488310 (Port and Harbor Operations) and 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products), indicating deep engagement with infrastructure and industrial support services. This technical specialization positions him as a key steward of the Coast Guard’s physical readiness infrastructure.