Laurie F Walker

Laurie F. Walker serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s procurement office under the Department of Homeland Security, managing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize critical maritime infrastructure. Her role centers on executing full lifecycle contracting for construction, engineering, and facility maintenance projects essential to operational readiness at coastal and inland installations. She specializes in negotiating and administering fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR Part 36, ensuring compliance with federal standards for safety, resilience, and environmental stewardship. Her portfolio includes high-priority projects involving waterfront structures, utility systems, and engineered facilities that support Coast Guard missions nationwide. Walker collaborates with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in heavy civil engineering, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, and specialty trade services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she routinely engages with mid-tier and small business firms capable of delivering technical precision in demanding maritime environments. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal infrastructure projects, particularly those with expertise in corrosion-resistant materials, flood-resistant design, and energy-efficient retrofits. She maintains strong working relationships with firms that demonstrate compliance with federal construction codes and sustainability benchmarks. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Walker consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over 39% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 26.4% under Total Small Business Set-Asides and 13.2% under HUBZone preferences. Her approach aligns with agency goals to broaden vendor diversity while ensuring competitive, qualified bids. She actively encourages small business subcontracting and leverages mentor-protégé programs to build capacity among eligible firms. Her procurement focus is anchored in NAICS codes 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting deep expertise in infrastructure resilience, utility system upgrades, and facility modernization. She specializes in procuring services that enhance the durability and functionality of Coast Guard installations under challenging environmental conditions.