John

John A. Steadman serves as a Storekeeper with the U.S. Coast Guard under LOG-9 (70Z084), responsible for the receipt, storage, inventory control, and distribution of critical supplies and equipment essential to shore-based and maritime operational readiness. In this logistical support role, he facilitates the execution of procurement actions by ensuring accurate demand forecasting, material accountability, and timely delivery of mission-critical items. His work directly enables the agency’s ability to maintain secure, functional facilities and sustain personnel readiness across coastal and inland waterways, bridging operational needs with acquisition execution through precise inventory management and requisition coordination. Steadman maintains consistent procurement relationships with a core group of vendors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC, and VMX INTERNATIONAL LLC. These contractors primarily supply security services, facility maintenance components, and specialized construction materials, reflecting a pattern of engagement with firms capable of delivering reliable, compliant, and mission-aligned products. His working relationships emphasize vendor responsiveness, quality assurance, and adherence to federal supply standards, fostering repeat business through predictable requirements and clear technical specifications. His contracting activity reflects a strong preference for small business participation, with 60% of procurements structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small firms. An additional 5% of awards are competed under the 8(a) program, indicating targeted support for disadvantaged businesses. While 35% of actions remain open to all competitors, the overall pattern reveals a sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Steadman’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), 221122 (Electric Power Distribution), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 922120 (Police Protection), with supplementary activity in 423320 (Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Wholesalers). This reflects expertise in acquiring facility infrastructure support, utility maintenance, and physical security services critical to Coast Guard operational baselines.