MKC Zachary Mason

MKC Zachary Mason serves as the primary contracting representative for Base New Orleans (70Z029) within the U.S. Coast Guard, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure services essential to maintaining operational readiness. Responsible for managing facility modernization and resilience projects, Mason executes contracts under the agency’s facility management mission, focusing on building systems, utilities, and physical infrastructure upgrades. His acquisitions primarily support the sustainment and enhancement of shore-based assets, ensuring compliance with federal building standards and coastal hazard mitigation requirements. He handles a high volume of construction-related procurements, typically structured as firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Mason’s contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He consistently engages with qualified small business contractors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), fostering long-term vendor partnerships rooted in capability, compliance, and performance reliability. His procurement strategy prioritizes local and regional contractors with proven experience in coastal infrastructure, creating a stable ecosystem of responsive, vetted vendors. His technical focus centers on two primary NAICS categories: 238150 (Glass and Glazing Contractors) and 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors). These reflect his specialization in building envelope rehabilitation, energy-efficient glazing systems, and mission-critical electrical infrastructure upgrades—including lighting, power distribution, and emergency systems. Mason’s expertise lies in procuring technically complex, code-compliant installations that support the Coast Guard’s enduring mission of maritime safety and environmental stewardship through resilient, high-performance facilities.