Shawn.D.Tolson

Shawn D. Tolson serves as Chief Storekeeper at U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), where he plays a critical role in managing the acquisition, inventory, and distribution of maintenance, repair, and operational supplies essential to sustaining maritime infrastructure and vessel readiness. His responsibilities encompass the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for mission-critical materials, ensuring compliance with federal supply chain standards and supporting the base’s operational resilience. Tolson routinely handles direct and indirect acquisitions for industrial equipment, facility maintenance components, and hazardous material handling supplies, aligning procurement activities with the Coast Guard’s strategic priorities in infrastructure modernization and environmental compliance. Tolson maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, and ATZ SOLUTION LLC, who provide facility repair, marine infrastructure support, and technical services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in maritime maintenance, industrial equipment servicing, and environmental remediation. These partnerships are characterized by long-term reliability, technical specificity, and adherence to federal contracting regulations, enabling seamless integration of vendor capabilities into base operations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Tolson consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 72% of his acquisitions designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster local economic development and enhance competition among qualified vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB. His contracting patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged firms in support of national defense logistics. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to industrial machinery repair (811310), hazardous waste collection (562112), and specialized construction services such as tile and terrazzo contracting (238340). These reflect a technical domain expertise in facility sustainment, environmental compliance, and mechanical infrastructure maintenance, positioning him as a key steward of the base’s physical and operational readiness.