Zachary T. Vaughan

LTJG Zachary T. Vaughan serves as a contracting officer within Base Ketchikan (70Z035), U.S. Coast Guard, where he is responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain maritime operational readiness in Alaska’s remote and austere environments. His portfolio centers on infrastructure resilience, facility maintenance, and shore-based system support essential for search and rescue, law enforcement, and homeland security missions. Vaughan executes procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation with a focus on timely, compliant, and mission-aligned contract awards that ensure the continued functionality of aging coastal infrastructure and vessel support systems. While specific contractor relationships are not currently documented in the acquisition record, Vaughan consistently engages with qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized building equipment services in high-latitude conditions. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in cold-weather construction, marine electrical systems, and environmental compliance infrastructure, fostering partnerships with firms possessing technical expertise in Alaskan operational constraints. Vaughan maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside orientation under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. All of his acquisitions are reserved exclusively for small businesses, prioritizing participation from 8(a), HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses with demonstrated capacity in facility support and equipment installation. This approach aligns with Coast Guard directives to strengthen local economic resilience and build a sustainable contractor base in underserved Alaskan communities. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 238290—Other Building Equipment Contractors—encompassing specialized services such as HVAC integration, marine electrical systems, plumbing, and auxiliary power infrastructure for shore facilities. Vaughan’s technical expertise lies in procuring turnkey solutions for remote facility modernization, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and operational standards in extreme climates. His work directly supports the Coast Guard’s mission to maintain mission-critical infrastructure where traditional supply chains are limited and logistical challenges are acute.