Richard J. Garrison

Richard J. Garrison serves as a Contract Specialist with the U.S. Coast Guard under FDCC(00047), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions to support mission-critical infrastructure modernization. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of construction, engineering, and facility-related contracts, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning with the Coast Guard’s strategic priorities in training centers, command facilities, and utility systems. Garrison specializes in high-stakes, mission-essential procurements that sustain 24/7 maritime operations, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to define performance requirements and evaluate contractor capabilities under FAR and DFARS frameworks. He maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including FIBER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS GROUP INC, WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, and RQ CONSTRUCTION, LLC, reflecting a preference for experienced, full-service general contractors capable of delivering integrated construction and engineering solutions. His procurement patterns indicate a reliance on established industry partners with proven track records in federal facility projects, fostering collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches that emphasize quality control, schedule adherence, and safety compliance. Garrison demonstrates a balanced commitment to small business participation, with over one-third of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable 5.3% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, his consistent use of socioeconomic set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small and disadvantaged firms within the federal construction sector. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 and 236210 for commercial and industrial building construction, complemented by significant activity in engineering services (541330) and heavy civil construction (237990, 237310). This reflects deep expertise in procuring facilities, infrastructure upgrades, and site development projects essential to Coast Guard operational readiness across its national footprint.