William Horne

William Horne serves as Station Engineer at U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami (70Z028), where he plays a pivotal role in managing infrastructure acquisition and maintenance programs critical to operational readiness. Responsible for overseeing the planning, procurement, and execution of facility and maritime infrastructure projects, Horne ensures that base assets—including docks, piers, mechanical systems, and utility networks—remain mission-ready. His procurement activities center on construction and civil works contracts that support the sustained functionality of Coast Guard maritime infrastructure, directly enabling national security, search and rescue, and port safety missions. He routinely handles complex, multi-phase acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on design-build and construction management delivery methods. Horne maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PHOENIX MARINE LLC, ATZ SOLUTION LLC, and COMMERCIAL BLUE INC, all of which specialize in marine construction, site development, and infrastructure rehabilitation. His procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing proven expertise in coastal and waterfront engineering, ensuring technical compliance with Coast Guard standards for durability and environmental resilience. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagement, performance-based evaluations, and a preference for contractors with demonstrated experience in federal maritime facility projects. All of Horne’s acquisitions are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a firm commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He consistently awards contracts to small businesses, including those certified as 8(a), HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, prioritizing local and regional vendors with the capacity to execute complex civil works projects. This pattern underscores a strategic alignment with Coast Guard and DoD mandates to expand small business participation in critical infrastructure programs. Horne’s procurement focus is exclusively concentrated in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), reflecting his specialization in civil infrastructure projects involving marine structures, erosion control, dredge-related work, and heavy civil construction. His technical domain expertise lies in waterfront facility modernization, including pier rehabilitation, seawall construction, and stormwater management systems tailored to coastal environments.