Trevor M. Aikin

Trevor M. Aikin serves as a SK1 Contracting Officer at U.S. Coast Guard Base Boston (70Z024), where he manages critical procurement activities supporting maritime infrastructure sustainment and operational readiness. His portfolio encompasses facility maintenance, specialized equipment procurement, and logistical support contracts essential to the Coast Guard’s coastal and port security missions. Aikin routinely handles acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, focusing on low-to-mid dollar value contracts that require rapid turnaround and technical precision. He plays a pivotal role in ensuring that vessel repair facilities, environmental compliance systems, and security infrastructure remain mission-ready through timely and compliant contracting actions. Aikin maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including National Crane Services Inc., Gravitec Systems Inc., Aerofleet Logistics LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, and JD Tierra Verde LLC. These contractors provide niche expertise in crane systems, facility upgrades, waste management, and specialty trade services. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate proven capability in high-safety, high-regulation environments typical of Coast Guard operations. Aikin’s contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the majority remain open to all competitors. He actively leverages small business participation to expand vendor diversity and enhance competition, aligning with Coast Guard mandates to support small, qualified contractors without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811420 (reupholstery and furniture repair), 333923 (overhead crane and hoist manufacturing), and 238990 (other specialty trade contractors). These categories reflect his expertise in sustaining aging maritime facilities through specialized maintenance, structural upgrades, and custom-engineered lifting systems, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with the unique demands of Coast Guard infrastructure operations.