Nathan Finley

Nathan Finley serves as a key procurement lead for U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), overseeing acquisitions critical to maintaining operational readiness and infrastructure resilience across maritime facilities. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for facility maintenance, mechanical systems upgrades, and environmental compliance services, ensuring alignment with Coast Guard mission priorities in port safety, search and rescue, and asset sustainability. He specializes in complex, mission-critical acquisitions that support aging infrastructure modernization and hazardous material management, often coordinating with engineering and environmental compliance teams to define technical requirements and ensure regulatory adherence. Finley 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 provide specialized expertise in marine infrastructure, HVAC systems, and environmental remediation. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships built on technical proficiency, reliability in high-risk operational environments, and proven performance in coastal and maritime settings. He prioritizes contractors with demonstrated experience in federal maritime facility standards and emergency response readiness. All acquisitions under Finley’s purview are structured as full small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strict commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He consistently channels opportunities to small businesses, particularly those certified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and HUBZone firms, fostering inclusive economic development while ensuring access to niche capabilities essential for Coast Guard operations. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection), reflecting deep specialization in facility mechanical systems and environmental compliance. He procures services ranging from HVAC retrofitting and plumbing infrastructure upgrades to hazardous waste handling, spill response, and marine debris remediation, demonstrating expertise in technical domains critical to sustaining Coast Guard operational baselines in dynamic coastal environments.