Shikeiyunda Savain

Shikeiyunda Savain serves as Supply Chief at U.S. Coast Guard Base MIAMI (70Z028), where they oversee the acquisition and logistics support critical to maintaining operational readiness of maritime infrastructure and vessel maintenance assets. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of supply chain contracts, Savain ensures timely procurement of facility maintenance materials, mechanical components, and environmental services essential to sustaining base operations. Their role is pivotal in aligning procurement activities with the agency’s mission to support national security, search and rescue, and port safety through resilient infrastructure. Savain routinely handles service-based and construction-related acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 36, prioritizing efficiency, compliance, and mission-critical delivery timelines. Savain maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, and ATZ SOLUTION LLC, who provide specialized construction, marine services, and technical support. Commercial BLUE INC and VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER are also engaged for facility-related and operational support services. These partnerships reflect a pattern of sustained, performance-based contracting with vendors possessing proven expertise in maritime infrastructure, environmental compliance, and facility modernization. Savain fosters collaborative, long-term vendor relationships grounded in quality assurance and regulatory adherence. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Savain’s procurement patterns, with 62.5% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower small, locally based vendors and enhance economic resilience within the regional supply chain. While no specific socioeconomic categories are dominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a proactive effort to broaden contractor diversity and fulfill statutory obligations under the Small Business Act. Savain’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) and 561720 (Janitorial Services), which together account for over 60% of activity, underscoring a heavy emphasis on facility sustainment. Additional focus areas include 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building Components), 237990 (Heavy Civil Engineering), and 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), indicating expertise in procuring structural, mechanical, and infrastructure components critical to maritime base operations. Their technical domain expertise lies in facility maintenance, environmental compliance, and asset lifecycle support for Coast Guard operational readiness.