Joseph Midfisch

Joseph Midfisch serves as a key procurement professional within U.S. Coast Guard Base New Orleans (70Z029), responsible for managing facility infrastructure contracts critical to operational readiness and coastal resilience. He oversees the acquisition of building exterior, foundation, and structural support services essential to maintaining and modernizing shore-based assets, ensuring compliance with federal building standards and environmental sustainability mandates. His procurement activities directly support the Coast Guard’s mission to safeguard maritime infrastructure against coastal hazards and aging systems, with a focus on long-term facility integrity and mission continuity. Midfisch cultivates partnerships with a broad network of qualified contractors specializing in commercial construction and facility maintenance, particularly those with expertise in marine-adjacent infrastructure. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages small business firms with proven capabilities in structural repair, waterproofing, roofing, and exterior cladding systems. His contracting patterns reflect a collaborative, performance-based approach, prioritizing contractors with demonstrated experience in federal facility standards and rapid-response maintenance protocols. He maintains a strict 100% small business set-aside preference under FAR 19.5, reflecting a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All acquisitions are structured to maximize participation from small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities while fostering local economic resilience in the Gulf Coast region. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 238190—Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors—encompassing specialized services such as structural steel fabrication, masonry restoration, waterproofing membranes, and coastal-grade envelope systems. Midfisch’s technical expertise centers on the unique demands of maritime infrastructure, including saltwater corrosion mitigation, flood-resistant construction, and compliance with FEMA and GSA guidelines for resilient facility design.