LeRoy W. Rushing

LeRoy W. Rushing serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s LOG-9 organization (70Z084), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain shore-based and maritime operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for facility infrastructure, environmental services, and support systems essential to Coast Guard personnel and training operations. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction, architectural design, and institutional facility support contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the Coast Guard’s strategic imperatives for secure, habitable, and mission-ready installations. Rushing maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, ISN ALLIANCE LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, and FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC. These vendors are frequently engaged for commercial and institutional construction, facility maintenance, and technical support services, reflecting a pattern of repeat engagement with proven performers capable of delivering complex, mission-sensitive projects under stringent security and operational constraints. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous oversight, and long-term vendor reliability. His procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 41.7% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for small businesses across diverse socioeconomic categories. While no single set-aside program dominates, his portfolio consistently includes SDVOSB, HUBZone, and 8(a) firms, aligning with federal goals for equitable economic access and workforce development. Rushing’s primary NAICS focus lies in 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), complemented by significant activity in 541310 (Architectural Services) and 813910 (Business Associations). His expertise centers on procuring facility modernization, structural upgrades, and operational support services that ensure the Coast Guard’s physical infrastructure meets rigorous safety, environmental, and mission-readiness standards.