Nicholas R. Cooney

Nicholas R. Cooney serves as an SK1 Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Tracen YORKTOWN (70Z041), supporting the agency’s mission to sustain operational readiness through strategic acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and services. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for facilities, transportation, and personnel support systems essential to maritime law enforcement and search and rescue operations. His portfolio emphasizes the acquisition of lodging, transient housing, and charter transportation services to ensure the readiness and welfare of Coast Guard personnel stationed at key coastal facilities. Cooney operates within the Federal Acquisition Regulation framework, balancing mission needs with fiscal accountability and regulatory compliance. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable in available data, Cooney’s procurement patterns suggest consistent engagement with vendors providing hospitality and ground transportation services. He maintains a balanced approach to vendor partnerships, working with both large-capacity service providers and small business concerns to meet the dynamic logistical demands of Coast Guard operations. His contracting process emphasizes performance-based requirements, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection procedures to ensure quality and reliability. Cooney demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, SDB, and other small business programs. His approach aligns with DHS and Coast Guard mandates to foster equitable market access and build resilient supply chains through diverse vendor participation. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels) and NAICS 485510 (Charter Bus Industry), indicating deep expertise in managing transient lodging, crew accommodations, and personnel transportation services. Cooney’s technical domain centers on the operational sustainment of Coast Guard personnel infrastructure, ensuring that housing and transit solutions meet federal standards for safety, accessibility, and mission continuity.