Steve Bird

Steve Bird serves as a key procurement lead at Base Cape COD (00052), supporting the U.S. Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and modernize critical infrastructure across Coast Guard facilities. Responsible for managing facility services contracts, he oversees acquisitions related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems essential to operational readiness and environmental compliance. His work ensures that physical assets meet federal safety standards and resilience requirements under the Department of Homeland Security. Bird primarily handles construction and maintenance contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on long-term facility sustainment and capital improvement projects. His primary contractor relationship is with GALLO CONSTRUCTION CO INC, a trusted partner in delivering complex facility upgrades and infrastructure rehabilitation services. Bird maintains a consistent, performance-driven contracting pattern with this vendor, emphasizing quality control, compliance with safety protocols, and adherence to environmental regulations. His procurement approach favors established contractors with proven experience in federal facility work, fostering reliable, long-term vendor partnerships built on technical competency and regulatory alignment. Bird demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, evenly distributing set-asides among total small business, local area, and open competitions under FAR 19.5 and FAR 26.2. This approach ensures broad access for small businesses while maintaining competitive rigor and local economic engagement. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to support diverse small business participation without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines or technical standards. His procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 212390—Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying—which, in this context, refers to specialized construction materials and site preparation services for coastal infrastructure projects. This includes procurement of crushed stone, gravel, and other nonmetallic aggregates essential for foundations, drainage systems, and erosion control at maritime facilities. His technical expertise lies in the integration of geotechnical materials into federal construction projects, ensuring durability and compliance with Coast Guard environmental and structural specifications.