Mark Showalter

Mark Showalter serves as the primary procurement lead for Base New Orleans (70Z029) within the U.S. Coast Guard, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure support services essential to operational readiness. His role centers on managing facility maintenance and environmental compliance contracts that sustain shore-based assets vital to maritime safety and resilience. He handles a diverse portfolio of service-based acquisitions, including hazardous waste management, industrial equipment repair, and septic system maintenance, ensuring facilities meet federal environmental and operational standards. Showalter’s work directly supports the Coast Guard’s mission to modernize aging infrastructure while mitigating risks posed by coastal hazards and regulatory mandates. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Showalter consistently engages with qualified small business vendors capable of delivering specialized environmental and industrial services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and proven performance in sensitive coastal environments. He prioritizes vendors with expertise in handling hazardous materials, maintaining complex mechanical systems, and executing septic and wastewater services under stringent federal guidelines. Showalter maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference across all his acquisitions, fully aligning with FAR 19.5 and the Coast Guard’s socioeconomic objectives. He actively channels contract opportunities to small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) programs, fostering economic inclusion while ensuring access to agile, mission-capable contractors. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to build a resilient small business supply chain capable of meeting the Coast Guard’s unique operational demands. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562112 (hazardous waste collection), 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), and 562991 (septic tank services), reflecting deep expertise in environmental compliance and facility sustainment. He procures specialized services including hazardous material handling, preventive maintenance of mechanical systems, and on-site wastewater management—domains requiring technical certification and adherence to EPA and OSHA standards. Showalter’s domain knowledge ensures that contracted services directly enhance the durability and safety of Coast Guard infrastructure in high-risk coastal zones.