Mr. Jim Smith

Mr. Jim Smith serves as a key procurement lead at U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth (70Z027), overseeing the acquisition of specialty trade services critical to maintaining mission-critical infrastructure. He manages a portfolio of construction-related contracts focused on facility modernization, maintenance, and environmental compliance, ensuring that barracks, stations, and logistics facilities meet operational readiness and safety standards. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain and upgrade physical assets while adhering to federal construction and environmental regulations, with a consistent emphasis on timely, compliant, and resilient infrastructure outcomes. Smith maintains strong, recurring relationships with a select group of specialty trade contractors, including A TO B CREATIONS INC, PARLIAMENT LLC, DOORS ON DEMAND, LLC, SANDOW CONSTRUCTION INC, and VISION CONTRACTING INC. These vendors are frequently awarded for their expertise in niche construction tasks such as millwork, electrical rough-ins, plumbing, and structural modifications. His contracting approach favors established, performance-driven partners with proven track records in federal facility work, fostering long-term collaboration and reliability in delivery. A defining feature of Smith’s procurement strategy is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, ensuring 100% of his acquisitions are reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deep institutional commitment to socioeconomic goals, empowering small, locally based contractors to contribute meaningfully to national security infrastructure without competition from large businesses. His procurement focus is singularly concentrated on NAICS 238990—All Other Specialty Trade Contractors—encompassing specialized, non-general construction services such as custom millwork, door and hardware installation, specialty finishes, and facility-specific renovations. This technical domain requires precise understanding of building codes, material specifications, and facility integration requirements, positioning Smith as a specialist in high-precision, low-volume construction support critical to Coast Guard operational continuity.