Russell Dever (Technical POC)

Russell Dever serves as the Technical Point of Contact for Base Ketchikan (70Z035), supporting the U.S. Coast Guard’s mission to sustain critical maritime infrastructure in remote Alaskan environments. In this role, he provides technical oversight for acquisition planning and contract execution, ensuring that procurements align with operational readiness goals for vessel maintenance, facility modernization, and environmental compliance. He is deeply involved in the lifecycle of service-based acquisitions, particularly those requiring specialized engineering and maintenance expertise to support aging shore-based systems and Coast Guard assets in harsh, isolated conditions. His work bridges technical requirements with procurement strategy to ensure mission-critical capabilities remain operational and compliant. While specific contractor names are not available, Dever consistently engages with small businesses capable of delivering industrial maintenance, facility support, and specialized technical services tailored to coastal and maritime environments. His procurement patterns reflect a reliance on vendors with proven experience in remote logistics, cold-weather operations, and federal compliance frameworks. He fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who can rapidly respond to urgent maintenance needs and deliver high-integrity work under challenging conditions, often requiring niche certifications and field expertise. Dever’s acquisition portfolio is fully aligned with Small Business Set-Aside preferences under FAR 19.5, with 100% of eligible procurements reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting, prioritizing participation from small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other certified small business concerns capable of meeting the technical demands of Coast Guard infrastructure support. His approach reinforces the agency’s mandate to strengthen local and regional economic resilience through targeted contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance, with significant activity in NAICS 561990 for all other support services. He regularly acquires services including preventive maintenance of mechanical systems, facility upkeep, environmental remediation support, and logistics coordination—domains requiring deep technical proficiency in marine and industrial systems operating in extreme climates.