Kevin R. Speaks

Kevin R. Speaks serves as an SK1 Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard, operating under the Department of Homeland Security, where he manages mission-critical acquisitions to sustain operational readiness across distributed field environments. His portfolio centers on mobile infrastructure solutions, with a primary focus on temporary command and administrative support systems. Speaks is responsible for the full lifecycle procurement of leased mobile facilities, including portable office trailers and related logistics support, ensuring rapid deployment capabilities for coastal, inland, and emergency response operations. His role is pivotal in aligning acquisition strategies with the Coast Guard’s need for agile, scalable, and transportable infrastructure to support dynamic mission requirements. Speaks maintains a diverse network of vendors specializing in temporary facility leasing and mobile infrastructure, though no single contractor dominates his award portfolio. He engages with a mix of national and regional suppliers capable of delivering compliant, FEMA-aligned trailer systems and associated site preparation services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for flexible, performance-based agreements that emphasize delivery timelines, mobility standards, and environmental compliance, fostering partnerships with vendors who can meet stringent federal specifications for temporary workspaces in austere conditions. His procurement strategy demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while the majority remain open to all competitors. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster small business participation without compromising operational urgency or vendor capacity. Speaks consistently prioritizes qualified small businesses, particularly those with expertise in modular construction and transportation logistics. His primary NAICS focus includes 532120 for trailer and RV leasing, 336611 for shipbuilding and repair services, and 611512 for flight training support, indicating a multidomain operational support role. He procures not only mobile office units but also specialized equipment tied to maritime and aviation readiness, showcasing expertise in cross-functional infrastructure procurement that bridges land, sea, and air mission domains.