John-David Lentine

John-David Lentine serves as a Facilities Engineer at U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), where he plays a critical role in managing the acquisition and oversight of infrastructure maintenance, site preparation, and utility system upgrades essential to operational readiness. His responsibilities include evaluating facility conditions, defining technical requirements, and coordinating procurement actions to sustain aging maritime infrastructure, including docks, electrical systems, and mechanical utilities. He directly supports the agency’s mission to ensure resilient, mission-critical facilities that enable search and rescue, port safety, and national security operations through timely and technically sound contracting decisions. Lentine maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in maritime and facility infrastructure, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in site grading, marine construction, and specialized electrical systems. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring contractors to meet stringent technical specifications for durability and compliance with Coast Guard infrastructure standards. Lentine’s acquisition portfolio is entirely aligned with Small Business Set-Aside requirements under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a full commitment to small business participation. All procurements are structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses, with no open-market awards, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster local economic development and enhance contractor diversity within the maritime support sector. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) and 221118 (Other Electric Power Generation), indicating deep technical expertise in land grading, drainage, and non-traditional power systems for remote or maritime facilities. He regularly acquires services related to electrical retrofits, generator installations, and site infrastructure modernization, ensuring Coast Guard assets remain operationally viable under evolving environmental and security demands.