Mr. Rick Hayes

Mr. Rick Hayes serves as the Contracting Officer’s Representative for Quality Assurance and Evaluation (COR QAE) at U.S. Coast Guard Base Honolulu (70Z034), where he plays a critical role in ensuring technical compliance and performance oversight of procurement actions supporting maritime infrastructure readiness. His responsibilities include monitoring contract execution, validating contractor adherence to technical specifications, and evaluating deliverables related to ship repair, vessel systems maintenance, and shore-side utility upgrades. As the primary quality assurance liaison between contractors and operational units, Mr. Hayes ensures that all acquired services meet Coast Guard standards for safety, reliability, and mission continuity. He routinely oversees complex, performance-based acquisitions in the realm of facility and systems maintenance, with a strong emphasis on lifecycle support for critical maritime assets. Mr. Hayes works closely with a network of specialized contractors providing plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) services, primarily through performance-based service contracts. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he maintains consistent engagement with firms possessing proven expertise in marine facility systems, industrial piping, and corrosion-resistant infrastructure upgrades. His working relationships are characterized by rigorous technical evaluation, proactive performance feedback, and a focus on long-term operational sustainability rather than transactional procurement. Mr. Hayes’s acquisition profile reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of his procurements designated as non-set-aside. He does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead emphasizing technical capability and proven performance as the primary selection criteria. This approach aligns with the Base Honolulu mission’s need for immediate, high-integrity service delivery in mission-critical environments. His primary industry focus is NAICS 238220—Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors—reflecting his deep specialization in the installation, repair, and maintenance of complex HVAC and mechanical systems aboard Coast Guard vessels and shore facilities. He procures services involving chilled water systems, seawater-cooled condensers, marine-grade piping, and climate control for sensitive command and navigation spaces, demonstrating technical fluency in naval engineering standards and environmental control systems critical to operational readiness.