Michael A. Judin

Michael Judin serves as a Purchasing Agent at U.S. Coast Guard Base New Orleans (70Z029), where he plays a pivotal role in executing facility infrastructure acquisitions critical to operational readiness and coastal resilience. Responsible for sourcing goods and services that maintain and modernize shore-based facilities, Judin manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions spanning building systems, utilities, and physical infrastructure upgrades. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to ensure compliant, sustainable, and hazard-resilient installations, often coordinating with engineering and facilities management teams to align acquisition strategies with long-term capital improvement plans. Judin maintains collaborative relationships with a broad range of vendors, including manufacturers of prefabricated metal building components, industrial equipment lessors, and providers of recreational and fitness center systems. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages both large-capability firms and small business suppliers, fostering competitive bidding environments that prioritize technical compliance, delivery timelines, and lifecycle cost efficiency. His procurement approach emphasizes transparency, adherence to FAR guidelines, and value-driven vendor selection. Judin exhibits a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and the other half conducted as full and open competitions. This dual strategy reflects a deliberate effort to broaden vendor participation while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent infrastructure needs. He actively encourages participation from small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, aligning with Coast Guard mandates to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332311 (prefabricated metal buildings), 532490 (commercial/industrial equipment leasing), and 713940 (recreational sports centers), indicating expertise in modular construction, mechanical and utility equipment procurement, and facility amenities for personnel wellness. Judin’s technical domain spans infrastructure modernization, with deep familiarity in building envelope systems, energy-efficient equipment, and recreational infrastructure compliant with federal sustainability standards.