Kamal O. Packer

Kamal O. Packer serves as a SK3 Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Base New Orleans (70Z029), where he plays a critical role in executing facility maintenance and infrastructure support acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain maritime operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of service-based contracts focused on facility systems, utility infrastructure, and maintenance services essential to Coast Guard shore-based operations. His procurement activities ensure compliance with federal building standards and resilience requirements, prioritizing timely delivery of mission-critical services while adhering to sound contracting practices under the FAR. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Packer routinely engages with a broad spectrum of service providers, including general contractors, facility management firms, and specialized maintenance vendors. His working relationships reflect a preference for established, qualified vendors capable of delivering technical services across multiple domains, from building systems to industrial equipment repair. He fosters collaborative partnerships with vendors who demonstrate capacity for responsive, compliant, and resilient service delivery in coastal environments. Packer exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with 27.3% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity among small business contractors. The majority of his awards—72.7%—are open to all competitors, indicating a balanced approach that prioritizes competition while actively promoting small business inclusion without reliance on specialized socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a) or HUBZone. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to facility and equipment maintenance, including 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, 811412 for appliance maintenance, and 812930 for parking infrastructure. He also frequently procures professional training services under 611430 to support workforce development. This technical specialization underscores his expertise in sustaining physical infrastructure through targeted, service-oriented contracting that supports the Coast Guard’s long-term operational resilience.