Kathie Robillard

Kathie Robillard serves as a Boatswain Mate at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (70Z039), where she plays a critical role in supporting the lifecycle management of maritime training assets. Her responsibilities include overseeing the maintenance, repair, and logistical readiness of small craft and vessel systems essential to cadet training operations. As a subject matter expert in maritime equipment sustainment, she interfaces directly with procurement teams to define technical requirements, evaluate vendor capabilities, and ensure compliance with Coast Guard operational standards. Her acquisitions focus on vessel maintenance, boatyard services, and specialized marine hardware, ensuring that training platforms remain mission-ready and aligned with federal maritime safety regulations. Robillard maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TOP 3D SHOP INC, VANTAGE POINT, INC, CHASE, LEAVITT & CO. INC, and CROCKER’S BOATYARD, INC. These partnerships are centered on precision marine fabrication, hull and systems repair, and customized maritime equipment fabrication. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical expertise in small-craft systems, and proven experience in Coast Guard-specific maintenance protocols. She collaborates closely with these contractors to deliver timely, high-quality services that meet stringent operational timelines and safety benchmarks. Robillard’s contracting activity reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside awards, indicating a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her selections are driven by the specialized nature of maritime maintenance requirements and the need for contractors with proven experience in Coast Guard vessel systems. Her primary NAICS classification is 921190 (Other General Government Support), reflecting her focus on mission-critical support services rather than commercial goods. She procures specialized marine repair services, boatyard labor, custom fabrication, and technical maintenance support—all essential to sustaining the Academy’s training fleet. Her domain expertise lies in small craft systems, propulsion maintenance, and maritime infrastructure sustainment within a federal training environment.