Scott baxter

Scott Baxter serves as a Storekeeper at U.S. Coast Guard Base New Orleans (70Z029), responsible for the receipt, storage, inventory control, and distribution of critical supplies and equipment essential to shore-based operational readiness. In this role, he supports the agency’s facility management mission by ensuring timely access to materials needed for infrastructure maintenance, utility systems, and environmental compliance activities. His procurement activities center on direct acquisition of consumables, spare parts, and maintenance-related goods, often coordinating with contracting officers to fulfill requirements under simplified acquisition procedures. He plays a vital link between logistics operations and contract execution, ensuring inventory alignment with mission-critical needs. While specific contractor names are not available, Baxter routinely engages with merchant wholesalers and specialty vendors supplying electronic components, electrical hardware, and landscaping materials. His working relationships reflect a preference for reliable, pre-vetted suppliers capable of delivering just-in-time inventory and technical documentation for regulated equipment. He collaborates closely with supply chain personnel to validate product specifications and ensure compliance with federal standards for maritime infrastructure support. Baxter’s procurement patterns show a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of acquisitions set aside for 8(a) certified small businesses and the remainder competed broadly without set-asides. This reflects a strategic commitment to expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged firms while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent operational demands. His participation in 8(a) competed procurements underscores support for the Coast Guard’s broader goals of inclusive economic development and vendor diversification. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), 423690 (Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers), and 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors). This triad highlights his technical expertise in sourcing materials for facility upkeep, including wiring components, electrical fixtures, and grounds maintenance supplies, aligning closely with the Base’s mission to sustain resilient, compliant infrastructure in coastal environments.