Steve Simpson

Steve Simpson serves as an Engineering Officer with the U.S. Coast Guard’s LOG-9 office (70Z084), where he plays a pivotal role in managing technical acquisitions that sustain shore-based infrastructure and operational readiness. His responsibilities include overseeing the procurement of life-cycle support services critical to facility integrity, environmental systems, and mission-critical engineering functions. Simpson specializes in contracting for mechanical, plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards while aligning acquisitions with the Coast Guard’s strategic priorities for habitability, safety, and resilience across coastal and inland installations. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC, and VMX INTERNATIONAL LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between established mid-sized firms and specialized technical vendors capable of delivering complex HVAC, plumbing, and construction material solutions. Simpson’s procurement model emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and timely delivery in support of mission-critical maintenance and modernization efforts. His contracting patterns reflect an even split between small business set-asides and open competitions, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to the Federal Acquisition Regulation’s 19.5 small business program. Approximately half of his awards are reserved for small businesses under total small business set-aside provisions, fostering competition and enabling capable firms to contribute directly to national security infrastructure. Simpson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 423390 (Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers), indicating deep expertise in mechanical systems integration and bulk material supply chains. He routinely procures engineered HVAC components, climate control systems, piping, insulation, and specialty construction materials essential to sustaining Coast Guard facilities under demanding environmental conditions. His technical domain expertise ensures acquisitions meet stringent operational and regulatory requirements for maritime and shore-based missions.