Lynn P. Charles

Lynn P. Charles serves as Lead Purchasing Agent at U.S. Coast Guard Base New Orleans (70Z029), where she oversees the acquisition of goods and services essential to maintaining and modernizing shore-based infrastructure critical to maritime safety and environmental stewardship. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with federal regulations and the agency’s strategic priorities in facility resilience and infrastructure sustainability. Her acquisitions primarily support building systems, utilities, and physical plant operations, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal building standards and coastal hazard mitigation. While specific contractor relationships are not currently available in the dataset, Lynn consistently engages a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, 8(a) certified firms, and general contractors specializing in facility maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. Her procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competition, and long-term vendor partnerships that align with the Coast Guard’s mission of operational readiness and asset sustainability. Lynn demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 54% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and an additional 9.1% awarded through 8(a) competed programs. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster small business participation and promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities within the Gulf Coast region. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 238390 (other building finishing contractors), 488390 (other support activities for water transportation), and 611430 (professional and management development training), indicating expertise in facility maintenance, logistical support services, and workforce development. She routinely procures specialized construction services, maritime support solutions, and training programs that enhance the operational capacity of Coast Guard personnel and infrastructure.