DC2 Vernon Horst

Vernon Horst serves as the Onsite Point of Contact for U.S. Coast Guard Base Cleveland (70Z030), playing a critical role in the execution of facility sustainment and environmental remediation acquisitions. He acts as the primary liaison between field operations and contracting personnel, ensuring that procurement activities align with mission-critical infrastructure needs across the Great Lakes region. His responsibilities include validating technical requirements, coordinating site assessments, and facilitating communication between contractors and operational units to support timely delivery of facility upgrades. Horst typically handles small to mid-sized acquisitions focused on building envelope repairs, mechanical system modernization, and hazardous material remediation, ensuring compliance with federal environmental and safety standards. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Horst maintains consistent working relationships with firms specializing in environmental remediation, building envelope restoration, and residential-style facility upgrades. He collaborates closely with vendors who demonstrate proven experience in federal facility maintenance, particularly those with expertise in navigating Coast Guard-specific construction and safety protocols. His engagement pattern emphasizes early contractor involvement during requirements development to enhance design accuracy and reduce post-award change orders. Horst’s procurement portfolio is entirely set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a firm commitment to socioeconomic inclusion. All acquisitions are structured to maximize participation by small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, consistent with Coast Guard directives to strengthen regional small business ecosystems. His contracting approach prioritizes equitable opportunity and capacity-building among local and regional vendors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562910 (Remediation Services), encompassing soil and groundwater cleanup, asbestos abatement, and lead paint removal, as well as NAICS 236118 (Residential Remodelers), which supports the renovation of Coast Guard housing and administrative facilities. Horst brings deep technical expertise in federal facility lifecycle management, with a specialized understanding of environmental compliance, energy efficiency retrofits, and sustainable construction practices tailored to Coast Guard operational environments.