Jeremy L. Houchen

Jeremy L. Houchen serves as a Senior Field Contracting Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Base Honolulu (70Z034), where he leads the acquisition and contract management of mission-critical services supporting maritime safety, security, and environmental stewardship. His portfolio centers on sustaining the Coast Guard’s fleet and shore infrastructure, overseeing contracts for vessel repair, mechanical systems maintenance, and facility upgrades essential to operational readiness. As a senior contracting authority, Houchen ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities of fleet sustainability and infrastructure resilience. Houchen cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including specialized maritime maintenance contractors, infrastructure service providers, and environmental remediation firms. He actively engages with both large-tier contractors and small business partners to ensure technical capability and responsive service delivery across geographically dispersed operational sites. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor oversight to maintain high standards of quality and mission continuity. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Houchen consistently prioritizes small business set-asides, with approximately 63.6% of his acquisitions designated for total small business contracting under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes socioeconomic programs, regularly awarding contracts to small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting a deep commitment to equitable access and community economic development within the Pacific region. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes related to building services and environmental compliance, including 561621 (security systems), 561790 (building services), 562910 (remediation), and 335129 (other electrical equipment manufacturing). These reflect his technical expertise in procuring integrated facility support services, pest control, and infrastructure-related systems critical to maintaining secure, functional, and environmentally compliant Coast Guard installations.