Ricky Prasad

Ricky J. Prasad serves as a key representative within the Procurement Division at Base ALAMEDA (70Z031), a U.S. Coast Guard facility under the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, he manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical infrastructure and operational support contracts essential to sustaining maritime readiness across the Pacific region. His responsibilities encompass planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for facility modernization, environmental compliance, and safety-enhancing systems. Prasad primarily handles complex procurements related to shipyard infrastructure, marine equipment, and industrial systems, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and Coast Guard mission priorities. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Prasad maintains a robust network of vendors specializing in shipbuilding, turbine systems, and industrial valves, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of meeting stringent maritime operational standards. His procurement approach emphasizes technical precision, regulatory adherence, and performance-based outcomes, often engaging contractors with proven experience in defense and maritime engineering environments. He collaborates closely with program managers and engineers to define requirements that ensure durability, safety, and compliance with Coast Guard and environmental mandates. Prasad demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over one-third of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 5% reserved for 8(a) competed contracts. His pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. He actively leverages small business programs to foster innovation and resilience within the supply base supporting Coast Guard operations. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), which accounts for more than half of his portfolio, followed by industrial equipment manufacturing and navigational services. Prasad specializes in acquiring heavy machinery, marine propulsion components, and facility upgrades tailored to the unique demands of Coast Guard operational sites, reflecting deep technical expertise in maritime infrastructure and industrial systems procurement.