Stephanie D. Wood

Stephanie D. Wood serves as a Facilities Engineer at U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), where she plays a pivotal role in managing the acquisition and oversight of infrastructure projects critical to operational readiness. Her responsibilities include planning, evaluating, and procuring facility maintenance, repair, and modernization services to sustain aging maritime infrastructure, including vessel maintenance facilities, mechanical systems, and environmental controls. She interfaces directly with contractors to ensure compliance with federal building codes, energy efficiency standards, and Coast Guard operational requirements, focusing on acquisitions that enhance the resilience and functionality of base assets supporting national security and port safety missions. Stephanie consistently collaborates with a core group of specialized contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC, all of whom bring deep expertise in marine infrastructure and facility systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, reliability, and adherence to stringent safety and environmental protocols. She prioritizes contractors with proven experience in maritime environments and complex facility retrofits, fostering relationships built on performance accountability and mission alignment. Stephanie’s procurement portfolio is entirely dedicated to Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a firm commitment to maximizing opportunities for small businesses in the federal construction and facility services sector. She actively sources services from small, locally based firms with relevant certifications, ensuring broad socioeconomic participation while maintaining high standards of quality and responsiveness. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate alignment with federal small business goals, consistently channeling opportunities to firms capable of delivering specialized, mission-critical work. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), which accounts for nearly two-thirds of her acquisitions, alongside NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). She specializes in procuring HVAC system upgrades, plumbing retrofits, building envelope repairs, and institutional facility modernizations tailored to the unique demands of maritime base operations, demonstrating deep expertise in facility engineering and infrastructure lifecycle management.