Paola Bellucci

Paola A. Bellucci serves as a key procurement professional within U.S. Coast Guard Base Cleveland (70Z030), supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize critical infrastructure across the Great Lakes region. She manages a diverse portfolio of facility-related acquisitions focused on building envelope integrity, mechanical and electrical system upgrades, and environmental compliance. Her work ensures operational readiness through timely execution of maintenance, repair, and capital improvement contracts, aligning with federal standards for safety, resilience, and energy efficiency. Bellucci’s acquisitions are primarily centered on facility sustainment and infrastructure enhancement, requiring precise technical oversight and adherence to federal construction and environmental regulations. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on small business engagement, with nearly 80% of awards structured as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes partnerships with small, certified vendors, including those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. This commitment fosters regional economic development while ensuring access to agile, specialized contractors capable of delivering high-quality, mission-critical services under tight operational timelines. Bellucci’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting the agency’s need for HVAC system modernization and building utilities maintenance. She also regularly engages contractors in NAICS 238390 (Other Building Finishing Contractors) and 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) to support interior renovations and equipment installations. Additionally, she oversees environmental consulting services under NAICS 541620 to ensure compliance with federal environmental mandates. Her technical expertise spans facility systems integration, sustainable retrofitting, and infrastructure resilience planning, making her a pivotal figure in maintaining the operational integrity of Coast Guard facilities in the Great Lakes region.