SK1 Luis R. Perez

Luis R. Perez serves as a key procurement professional at U.S. Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City (70Z081), supporting the Department of Homeland Security’s mission to sustain operational readiness through infrastructure and aviation asset maintenance. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility systems, environmental compliance, and mission-critical support services, ensuring that air station operations remain fully functional and compliant with federal standards. His contracting activities are centered on maintaining the integrity of maritime and aviation infrastructure, with an emphasis on timely, compliant, and mission-aligned procurement decisions. Perez routinely collaborates with a select group of trusted contractors including C-PHASE SERVICES, LLC, STERILECO LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION, and JOHNS BROTHERS SECURITY, INC. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engaging specialized vendors for facility maintenance, environmental services, security, and industrial equipment support. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical specificity, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in consistent quality and regulatory adherence. A strong advocate for small business participation, Perez consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 86.4% of his awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring that local and disadvantaged enterprises contribute meaningfully to mission-critical operations. His pattern of set-aside usage aligns with federal mandates to enhance economic opportunity while maintaining operational excellence. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating deep expertise in facility systems, maintenance of aviation and industrial equipment, and IT support services. He routinely procures HVAC systems, facility repairs, environmental compliance services, and technical IT solutions critical to sustaining the Coast Guard’s operational footprint.