Rebecca L. Blanchard

Rebecca L. Blanchard serves as an SK2 Contracting Officer at Base Cape COD (00052), a U.S. Coast Guard facility under the Department of Homeland Security, where she manages acquisition strategies for critical infrastructure sustainment and modernization. Her portfolio encompasses facility services including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems, ensuring operational readiness and environmental compliance. Blanchard plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions aligned with the agency’s mission to maintain resilient, code-compliant installations, frequently handling complex, multi-disciplinary contracts under FAR Part 36 for construction and facility maintenance. She operates within a structured acquisition framework that prioritizes technical precision, regulatory adherence, and lifecycle asset management. Blanchard maintains a strong working relationship with GALLO CONSTRUCTION CO INC, a key contractor frequently engaged for facility upgrades and infrastructure rehabilitation. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, qualified vendors with proven experience in Coast Guard-specific operational environments. She fosters collaborative, performance-based vendor partnerships that emphasize safety, quality control, and timely delivery of mission-critical services, often integrating design-build and construction management delivery methods to enhance project efficiency. Her procurement strategy reflects an even split between small business set-asides and open competitions, with 50% of acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent operational needs. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to promote equitable access without compromising mission requirements. Blanchard’s primary NAICS focus is evenly distributed between 336112 (Ship and Boat Building and Repair) and 713940 (Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers), reflecting her dual responsibility for both maritime infrastructure and support facilities. She procures specialized services including shipyard maintenance, dock rehabilitation, and recreational infrastructure upgrades, demonstrating expertise in technical domains requiring compliance with Coast Guard engineering standards and environmental regulations. Her work bridges defense infrastructure and quality-of-life assets essential to personnel readiness.