Steven D. Powell

Steven D. Powell serves as an SK1 Contracting Officer within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Tracen YORKTOWN (70Z041), responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and infrastructure modernization. He oversees the procurement of specialized equipment and services essential to vessel safety, navigation systems, and training facilities, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Coast Guard strategic priorities. His portfolio includes complex contracts for technical systems, industrial supplies, and environmental remediation services, requiring deep coordination with engineering and logistics teams to meet stringent maritime operational standards. While specific contractor relationships are not currently available in the dataset, Powell routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in marine systems, electrical infrastructure, and industrial supply chains. His procurement approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based outcomes, and vendor reliability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering mission-essential goods under demanding operational conditions. He maintains a balanced contracting strategy that prioritizes both established industry suppliers and agile small business providers. Powell demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 37.1% of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses, particularly those capable of supporting maritime technical requirements, though no specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are predominant in his current portfolio. His primary NAICS focus areas include Ship Building and Repairing, Electrical Apparatus and Equipment Wholesaling, and Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesaling, indicating expertise in procuring vessel maintenance systems, marine-grade electrical components, and mission-critical industrial supplies. He also manages remediation services and training infrastructure contracts, underscoring his technical proficiency in environmental compliance and facility sustainment within Coast Guard operational environments.