Thomas A. Auler

Thomas A. Auler serves as a Contracting Officer for the U.S. Coast Guard under LOG-9 (70Z084), where he manages the acquisition of critical life-cycle support services essential to maintaining shore-based and maritime operational readiness. His portfolio focuses on facility sustainment, environmental services, and mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring that Coast Guard installations remain secure, functional, and habitable. Auler specializes in complex procurement actions under FAR Part 12 and Part 36, frequently executing requirements for construction, renovation, and specialized equipment integration across the nation’s coastal and inland waterway operations. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, ISN ALLIANCE LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, and FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC, all of whom deliver specialized engineering, fabrication, and facility services. Auler fosters collaborative, performance-based partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency in compliance with Coast Guard safety and environmental standards, prioritizing reliability and long-term service delivery over transactional engagements. Auler exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with 80% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses, particularly those with expertise in construction trades and industrial manufacturing, while ensuring competitive, compliant sourcing. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332313 (Plate Work Manufacturing) and 332321 (Metal Window and Door Manufacturing), complemented by significant activity in 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors). This specialization underscores his technical expertise in procuring custom-fabricated metal components, climate control systems, and integrated building equipment critical to Coast Guard facility resilience and operational continuity.