Ltjg Cooper Willis

Ltjg Cooper Willis serves as the primary contracting representative for U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), responsible for managing the acquisition of critical maritime infrastructure and vessel maintenance services. In this role, Willis ensures the operational readiness of Coast Guard assets by overseeing the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain aging maritime facilities and modernize essential base infrastructure. His acquisitions focus exclusively on shipbuilding and repair, supporting the maintenance, overhaul, and technical modernization of Coast Guard vessels and associated marine systems. Willis maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC, all of which provide niche expertise in marine construction, mechanical systems repair, and facility modernization. His procurement pattern reflects a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors possessing deep technical knowledge of Coast Guard vessel platforms and waterfront infrastructure requirements. These relationships are characterized by high levels of collaboration, compliance with naval specifications, and adherence to stringent maritime safety and environmental standards. Willis demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within the maritime support sector and leverage the agility and specialized capabilities of small, qualified contractors. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business prime performance, with no subcontracting carve-outs, reinforcing the Coast Guard’s socioeconomic goals. His technical domain is narrowly focused on NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), encompassing hull repairs, propulsion system overhauls, electrical and mechanical system upgrades, and dry-dock services. Willis brings specialized expertise in naval architecture compliance, marine engineering standards, and Coast Guard-specific maintenance protocols, ensuring all procurements meet mission-critical operational demands.