Stephanie Brass

Stephanie Brass serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s CEU PROVIDENCE (70Z0G1), operating under the Department of Homeland Security to sustain and modernize critical maritime infrastructure. She manages acquisitions for facility upgrades, including barracks, training centers, boat maintenance facilities, and utility systems essential to operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on capital improvement projects requiring specialized construction and mechanical systems integration, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal construction standards and lifecycle maintenance requirements. She ensures that procurements align with the Coast Guard’s mission to support maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and national defense through resilient physical assets. Brass maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including TERRY CONTRACTING & MATERIALS, INC., GALVIN BROS & MADHUE CONTRACTING JV, CHESTERFIELD ASSOCIATES INC, FULLER MARINE SERVICES, INC, and AGM MARINE CONTRACTORS INC. These firms are frequently selected for their proven expertise in marine facility construction, HVAC systems installation, and industrial maintenance services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with demonstrated capability in complex, mission-critical environments, often involving coordinated efforts across multiple trades and regulatory frameworks such as OSHA and EPA compliance. All of her procurements are conducted under full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and proven performance over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing mission-critical outcomes and facility reliability above programmatic set-aside targets. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 333415—Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing—indicating deep specialization in mechanical systems for federal facilities. She procures high-capacity HVAC units, industrial refrigeration systems, and integrated climate control solutions designed for harsh maritime environments, demonstrating technical expertise in thermal management systems critical to Coast Guard operational continuity.