William Ezard

William Ezard serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for U.S. Coast Guard Base New Orleans (70Z029), where he provides critical oversight of facility infrastructure contracts supporting operational readiness and coastal resilience. In this role, he ensures contractor performance aligns with federal standards for building systems, utilities, and physical infrastructure modernization. Ezard specializes in construction-related acquisitions, primarily overseeing electrical and HVAC projects essential to maintaining mission-critical shore facilities. His day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring contract compliance, evaluating technical deliverables, and coordinating with engineering and facilities teams to uphold safety, sustainability, and regulatory requirements. Ezard collaborates closely with a network of qualified small business contractors specializing in electrical wiring and plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages certified small businesses with proven expertise in commercial and federal facility upgrades. His working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes, proactive communication, and adherence to technical specifications outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines. He fosters partnerships with vendors who demonstrate reliability, safety compliance, and responsiveness to the unique demands of Coast Guard infrastructure in a high-humidity, coastal environment. Ezard’s procurement strategy is uniformly focused on small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring opportunities for small businesses—particularly those owned by veterans, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals—to contribute to national security infrastructure. His consistent use of set-asides reinforces the Coast Guard’s broader mission to strengthen local economies while enhancing facility resilience. His technical expertise centers on NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting deep specialization in building systems modernization. Ezard procures services including circuit upgrades, panel replacements, ductwork installation, and HVAC system retrofits—all tailored to meet federal energy efficiency and disaster resilience standards. His domain knowledge ensures infrastructure investments directly support the Coast Guard’s long-term operational sustainability goals.