Jeremy Houchen

Jeremy Houchen serves as a Senior Federal Contracting Officer (SFCO) at U.S. Coast Guard Base Honolulu (70Z034), where he leads the acquisition and contract management of mission-critical support services essential to fleet readiness and shore infrastructure sustainability. His portfolio centers on water transportation support and environmental compliance, ensuring vessels and facilities remain operationally viable under demanding maritime conditions. Houchen manages complex procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, frequently executing task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts to respond to urgent maintenance and modernization needs across the Pacific region. Houchen maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in vessel repair, marine systems integration, and environmental remediation. He works closely with both large-tier maritime service providers and niche small businesses capable of delivering technical expertise in shipyard operations, hull maintenance, and coastal environmental assessments. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring contractors to meet stringent Coast Guard quality and safety standards while maintaining flexibility for rapid response to operational contingencies. A strong advocate for socioeconomic equity in federal contracting, Houchen consistently structures solicitations to maximize small business participation, with approximately half of his acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes competition among small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, SDB, and WOSB programs, aligning with the Coast Guard’s broader goals to expand economic opportunity in underserved communities while enhancing supply chain resilience. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation), encompassing shipyard services, hull and machinery maintenance, and marine logistics support, alongside NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), which includes spill response planning, wetland compliance, and hazardous material management. Houchen’s technical expertise ensures acquisitions align with Coast Guard environmental regulations and maritime safety standards, making him a key steward of operational readiness and ecological stewardship in the Pacific theater.