Rosie M Ross

Rosie M. Ross serves as a key procurement lead at U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain critical maritime infrastructure and operational readiness. She oversees contracts for facility maintenance, vessel support systems, and base modernization initiatives aligned with the Coast Guard’s mission to ensure secure, resilient port and waterway operations. Her portfolio includes construction, mechanical systems, and specialized fabrication services essential to maintaining aging maritime assets, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical delivery timelines. Ross maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, and ATZ SOLUTION LLC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in marine infrastructure, drywall and insulation systems, and custom metal fabrication. She also engages specialized providers such as VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER for medical supply logistics and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC for technical services, indicating a diversified vendor ecosystem tailored to the base’s unique operational needs. Her procurement strategy is heavily skewed toward small business participation, with 65.7% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering economic opportunity within the maritime support sector, prioritizing small, locally-based firms capable of delivering timely, mission-aligned solutions without compromising quality or compliance. Ross’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to professional training (611430), drywall and insulation (238310), miscellaneous metal fabrication (332999), and boat building (336612), underscoring her technical expertise in maritime facility sustainment and vessel maintenance. She also manages medical supply procurement (423450) to support onboard health services, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to ensuring comprehensive base readiness.