MKC Benjamin Gagnon

MKC Benjamin Gagnon serves as a key procurement lead at U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), responsible for managing facility infrastructure and maintenance contracts critical to operational readiness. His role centers on acquiring construction, mechanical, and environmental services that sustain aging maritime infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal standards for vessel maintenance, base operations, and mission-critical facility resilience. He handles a diverse portfolio of construction and service contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on timely delivery of repair, modernization, and lifecycle support for naval facilities. Gagnon maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC, all of whom specialize in marine and facility infrastructure services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in coastal construction, HVAC systems, and site development tailored to high-humidity, saltwater-exposed environments. His procurement approach prioritizes reliability, technical specificity, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in compliance and mission alignment. A defining feature of Gagnon’s contracting strategy is a 100% small business set-aside policy under FAR 19.5, reflecting an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic inclusion. He consistently directs acquisitions toward small businesses, including those certified as HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities while strengthening regional economic resilience. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to cultivate a diverse, capable small business base capable of supporting Coast Guard infrastructure needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning), 561730 (landscaping services), 238190 (building exterior contractors), 237110 (water and sewer construction), and 238210 (electrical contracting). These categories reflect deep expertise in facility systems integration, marine site development, and environmental compliance, with an emphasis on durable, low-maintenance solutions suited to the demanding coastal operating environment of South Florida.