Robert Salazar

Robert Salazar serves as a key procurement lead within the 13th Coast Guard District Office, overseeing acquisitions critical to maintaining operational readiness at waterfront installations and cutter berthing facilities. His responsibilities center on managing construction, maintenance, and infrastructure resilience contracts—particularly those involving plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as commercial and institutional construction services. He ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the U.S. Coast Guard’s mission to sustain maritime infrastructure under the Department of Homeland Security. His portfolio is narrowly focused on specialized technical services essential to facility integrity and environmental compliance. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Salazar’s procurement patterns reflect a consistent engagement with qualified vendors capable of delivering complex facility upgrades and utility system maintenance. He works closely with firms possessing expertise in maritime infrastructure, hazardous material handling, and energy-efficient retrofits, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who meet stringent safety, environmental, and security standards required for Coast Guard operations. Salazar demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing economic opportunity for small, disadvantaged, and locally based firms with the technical capacity to support Coast Guard infrastructure needs. His contracting approach prioritizes socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. His procurement focus is exclusively aligned with NAICS 424710—Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals—indicating deep specialization in the procurement of fuel storage, transfer, and handling systems critical to cutter operations and waterfront logistics. This includes the acquisition of engineered containment systems, spill prevention infrastructure, and related maintenance services that ensure environmental compliance and operational continuity in sensitive coastal zones.