CPO Zachery Little

CPO Zachery Little supports the U.S. Coast Guard Base MIAMI (70Z028) as a secondary contracting professional focused on facility infrastructure and maritime maintenance acquisitions. While not the primary contracting officer, he plays a critical role in executing and administering contracts essential to sustaining the base’s operational readiness. His work centers on procurement activities related to structural repairs, mechanical system upgrades, and facility modernization projects that directly support Coast Guard missions in search and rescue, port safety, and maritime security. He routinely handles construction and engineering services under fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. Little 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 infrastructure, building exterior systems, and pipeline-related construction. These vendor partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, locally responsive firms with demonstrated capability in maritime environments. His procurement patterns suggest a reliance on established contractors with proven performance records, often leveraging past performance evaluations and technical evaluations to ensure quality and reliability. His acquisition strategy reflects an even split between open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to small business participation without favoring specific socioeconomic categories. This balanced approach ensures competitive diversity while maintaining access to qualified vendors capable of delivering complex construction services. Little’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 237120 (Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction) and 238190 (Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors), reflecting expertise in heavy civil construction, marine piling, seawall repairs, and structural envelope systems. His technical domain centers on aging maritime infrastructure rehabilitation, with an emphasis on durable, code-compliant solutions that withstand coastal environmental stressors.