Roger Phelts

Roger Phelts serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Tracen Cape May (70Z042) unit under the Department of Homeland Security, responsible for managing facility infrastructure contracts critical to mission readiness. He oversees the acquisition of specialized building equipment services essential to sustaining and modernizing Coast Guard installations nationwide, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards. His portfolio centers on construction support systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, and integrated building automation systems, all vital to maintaining maritime operational bases in a state of full readiness. Phelts maintains a highly structured contracting environment focused exclusively on small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions set aside under FAR 19.5 for small businesses. He actively cultivates partnerships with certified small business contractors specializing in building equipment installation and maintenance, fostering long-term vendor relationships built on performance reliability and regulatory compliance. His procurement approach prioritizes firms with demonstrated expertise in federal facility upgrades, encouraging consistent engagement through clear solicitation requirements and transparent evaluation criteria. His contracting activity is narrowly focused on NAICS 238290—Other Building Equipment Contractors—reflecting a deep specialization in non-residential building systems integration. He procures services related to the installation, repair, and upgrade of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure, including fire suppression systems, energy-efficient lighting, and control systems for facility automation. This technical domain requires contractors with certified tradespeople and experience in federal environmental and safety codes. Phelts’s procurement strategy is defined by its unwavering commitment to small business economic development, with all awards directed to qualified small businesses meeting stringent technical and compliance benchmarks. His work ensures that Coast Guard facilities remain operationally resilient while advancing equitable contracting practices across the maritime infrastructure sector.