Sandra I Garcia

Sandra I. Garcia serves as a Purchasing Agent for the U.S. Coast Guard’s CEU MIAMI (00082), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize maritime infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement for civil engineering and construction services essential to coastal resilience, aids to navigation, and operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while aligning acquisitions with the Coast Guard’s strategic infrastructure priorities. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain secure, reliable, and resilient coastal facilities across high-priority operational zones. Sandra collaborates with a broad spectrum of contractors specializing in civil works, including general contractors, specialty trades, and small business vendors. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing proven experience in remote-site construction, marine infrastructure rehabilitation, and hazardous material abatement. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical competency, and past performance, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate adaptability to challenging coastal environments and stringent federal compliance standards. Sandra demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 44% of her acquisitions structured as set-asides—primarily Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. A smaller but consistent portion supports HUBZone-certified firms, reflecting a deliberate effort to promote economic development in underserved communities. Her contracting patterns align with federal socioeconomic goals, prioritizing equitable access while maintaining rigorous performance expectations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237110 (water and sewer line construction), 237120 (oil and gas pipeline structures), 238910 (site preparation), 238160 (roofing), and 238350 (finish carpentry). She specializes in acquiring skilled trades and infrastructure services critical to maintaining Coast Guard stations, navigational aids, and coastal facilities, requiring deep technical understanding of marine construction standards, environmental regulations, and federal construction codes.