Joseph T. Johnston

Joseph T. Johnston serves as a Storekeeper Third Class at U.S. Coast Guard Base MIAMI (70Z028), where he plays a critical role in managing inventory, logistics coordination, and procurement support for maintenance and operational readiness activities. His responsibilities include requisitioning, tracking, and issuing critical spare parts, tools, and facility maintenance supplies essential to sustaining maritime infrastructure and vessel systems. Johnston works closely with contracting officers to ensure acquisitions align with operational needs, focusing on timely delivery of mission-critical components that support Coast Guard missions in search and rescue, port security, and environmental response. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of vendors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, and ATZ SOLUTION LLC, which provide specialized marine repair, facility modernization, and technical support services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in maritime infrastructure maintenance and industrial equipment servicing. Johnston collaborates closely with these contractors to ensure compliance with technical specifications and delivery timelines, fostering reliable, long-term vendor partnerships grounded in operational reliability. Johnston demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 81.3% of his procurement actions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small businesses, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, reinforcing the Coast Guard’s mandate to promote equitable access to federal opportunities. This focus ensures that local and niche suppliers contribute meaningfully to mission-critical supply chains. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336112 (Ship and Boat Building and Repair) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), reflecting deep expertise in procuring marine mechanical components, industrial maintenance services, and specialized control systems. He regularly acquires parts for vessel propulsion systems, environmental control units, and facility automation equipment, demonstrating technical fluency in maritime and industrial maintenance domains.