Katherine Bossardet

Katherine Bossardet supports the procurement mission of the U.S. Coast Guard’s CG ACADEMY (70Z039), operating under the Department of Homeland Security, by managing acquisitions critical to sustaining maritime training infrastructure and operational readiness. She oversees the acquisition of specialized equipment and services that maintain the integrity of training assets, ensuring cadets and staff have access to mission-critical maritime tools. Her portfolio centers on the lifecycle management of boats, vessels, and related training systems, with a focus on procurement processes that align with federal acquisition regulations and Coast Guard operational standards. She handles competitive and non-competitive contracts for maintenance, repair, and technical support services essential to a high-functioning academic and training environment. Bossardet maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including TOP 3D SHOP INC, VANTAGE POINT, INC, CHASE, LEAVITT & CO. INC, and CROCKER’S BOATYARD, INC. These contractors provide niche expertise in marine asset fabrication, repair, and custom equipment manufacturing, often delivering tailored solutions for training simulators, boat maintenance, and maritime safety gear. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, reliability, and compliance with Coast Guard specifications, fostering a stable supply chain for mission-critical maritime training systems. Her contracting activity shows a 100% preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, indicating a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and performance over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, her selection of contractors suggests a de facto reliance on small, specialized firms with deep domain expertise in maritime systems. This reflects a performance-driven approach where vendor qualifications and past performance outweigh socioeconomic preferences. The agency’s procurement activity is exclusively classified under NAICS 339920—Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing—reflecting a technical focus on the production and maintenance of specialized maritime training equipment, including small craft, safety gear, and custom training apparatus. Bossardet’s expertise lies in procuring highly engineered, non-standardized maritime assets that meet rigorous Coast Guard operational and safety standards, demonstrating deep familiarity with niche manufacturing processes and technical specifications unique to naval training environments.