Joshua Herring

Joshua Herring serves as the Station Fort Lauderdale Engineer within the U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), responsible for overseeing the acquisition and management of infrastructure, facility maintenance, and maritime operational support contracts. In this role, he ensures the readiness and resilience of critical Coast Guard assets by procuring engineering services, construction, and specialized equipment essential to sustaining maritime infrastructure. His acquisitions primarily support facility modernization, mechanical system upgrades, and civil works projects aligned with national security and port safety missions, making him a key liaison between technical requirements and contract execution within the agency’s engineering and facilities division. Herring maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, and ATZ SOLUTION LLC, all of whom provide specialized capabilities in marine construction, industrial equipment supply, and facility engineering. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in coastal and maritime environments, often requiring compliance with federal environmental and safety standards. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical precision, and long-term asset sustainability, fostering collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance and regulatory adherence. A strong advocate for small business participation, Herring consistently directs over two-thirds of his acquisitions toward 8(a) competed set-asides, with an additional third allocated to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores his commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals and the development of qualified small businesses capable of delivering mission-critical services. His contracting decisions reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base with expertise in specialized maritime infrastructure domains. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 326220 (Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing), and 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers), indicating deep engagement with civil works, fluid transport systems, and industrial equipment procurement. This technical alignment highlights his expertise in acquiring durable, mission-specific components critical to Coast Guard operational continuity.