Kathryn M. Duchesne

Kathryn M. Duchesne serves as a Senior Contracting Officer (SKC) at U.S. Coast Guard Base Cleveland (70Z030), where she leads the acquisition and management of facility sustainment and infrastructure modernization contracts critical to operational readiness across the Great Lakes region. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement activities for building envelope repairs, mechanical and electrical system upgrades, and environmental compliance projects. She ensures all acquisitions align with federal facility standards and Coast Guard strategic priorities, emphasizing resilience, energy efficiency, and regulatory adherence. Duchesne primarily handles construction-related contracts under the facility sustainment, repair, and maintenance mission set, working closely with engineers and project managers to translate technical requirements into enforceable contractual deliverables. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Duchesne maintains a robust network of qualified vendors specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and building systems integration. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms demonstrating proven expertise in federal facility maintenance and code-compliant retrofits. She actively engages with contractors through pre-solicitation outreach, technical evaluations, and post-award performance monitoring to ensure quality and timeliness in delivery. Duchesne exhibits a strong, consistent commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her contracting strategy prioritizes socioeconomic programs, ensuring equitable access for small business concerns, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. This approach supports the Coast Guard’s broader mission to foster economic opportunity while maintaining high standards of facility performance. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 238220—Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors—reflecting deep technical expertise in mechanical systems, refrigeration, ductwork, and building automation integration. She procures services related to HVAC replacement, hydronic system upgrades, boiler modernization, and energy recovery ventilation, ensuring installations meet federal energy and safety mandates.