Peter Psanis

Peter Psanis serves as a Purchasing Agent for U.S. Coast Guard Base Boston (70Z024), where he plays a critical role in executing procurement actions that sustain operational readiness for maritime infrastructure and waterborne assets. He manages the acquisition of specialized services essential to facility maintenance, vessel repair, environmental compliance, and logistical support, ensuring alignment with Coast Guard mission priorities. His procurement activities are centered on niche specialty trades and mission-critical support functions, often requiring technical expertise in marine systems, waste management, and site development. Psanis operates within a structured acquisition framework that prioritizes efficiency, regulatory compliance, and mission alignment across a diverse range of service categories. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including National Crane Services Inc., Gravitec Systems Inc., Aerofleet Logistics LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and JD Tierra Verde LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven capabilities in crane operations, environmental remediation, logistics coordination, and specialty construction. Psanis fosters collaborative, performance-driven relationships with contractors who demonstrate reliability in delivering complex, site-specific services under stringent federal and environmental standards. Psanis exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 85.7% of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and 14.3% specifically allocated to Women-Owned Small Businesses. His procurement patterns consistently prioritize small business participation, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while ensuring access to agile, specialized service providers capable of meeting the Coast Guard’s dynamic operational needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), reflecting demand for specialized training services, followed by landscaping (561730), miscellaneous waste management (562998), and specialty trade contracting (238990). He routinely acquires services related to environmental stewardship, site remediation, infrastructure upkeep, and workforce development—demonstrating deep expertise in mission-aligned, non-traditional procurement domains critical to Coast Guard sustainment.