Martha L. Bailey

Martha L. Bailey serves as a Purchasing Agent for Base KODIAK (70Z045), a critical U.S. Coast Guard installation under the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, she manages the acquisition of goods and services essential to sustaining operational readiness at remote, austere coastal facilities. Her responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for facility maintenance, utility system upgrades, and environmental compliance initiatives. Bailey ensures all procurements align with federal regulations and the agency’s mission to preserve habitability, safety, and environmental integrity in challenging maritime environments. She handles a diverse portfolio of construction, engineering, and technical support contracts, often requiring coordination with federal environmental and safety standards. Her primary contractor relationships center on Environmental Compliance Consultants, Inc., reflecting a strong emphasis on environmental remediation and regulatory adherence. She routinely engages specialty trade contractors with expertise in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building equipment installation, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of operating in isolated, high-demand settings. These relationships are built on technical proficiency, reliability in austere conditions, and adherence to stringent safety and environmental protocols. Bailey demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 71.4% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other socioeconomic categories, reinforcing the agency’s mandate to promote equitable access to federal opportunities. She actively seeks out qualified small businesses capable of delivering mission-critical services under demanding logistical constraints. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), and 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), underscoring her technical expertise in facility modernization, utility infrastructure, and environmental compliance. She specializes in acquiring services that ensure structural integrity, regulatory compliance, and sustainable operations at remote Coast Guard installations.