Kevin W Gustin

Kevin K. Gustin serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Cg ACADEMY (70Z039), supporting the agency’s mission to sustain operational readiness through specialized training infrastructure and maritime asset lifecycle management. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility maintenance, educational support services, and vessel repair capabilities, ensuring that cadet training environments remain fully functional and compliant with federal standards. His work directly enables the Coast Guard’s academic and logistical operations by securing mission-critical goods and services that maintain the integrity of training facilities and maritime equipment. Gustin maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including TOP 3D SHOP INC for advanced fabrication and modeling, VANTAGE POINT, INC for technical training support, CHASE, LEAVITT & CO. INC for administrative and logistical services, and CROCKER’S BOATYARD, INC. for marine vessel maintenance and repair. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche vendors with proven expertise in maritime infrastructure and educational support, fostering long-term, performance-based collaborations grounded in reliability and technical proficiency. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 73% of contracts set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to prioritize economic inclusion and leverage the agility of small firms in delivering tailored solutions for training and maintenance needs. While no other socioeconomic set-asides are dominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic alignment with federal goals to expand contracting opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs. Gustin’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to educational support services, plumbing and HVAC systems, flooring, and shipbuilding and repair. His expertise lies in acquiring specialized services that sustain the physical and operational integrity of Coast Guard training facilities, with particular emphasis on marine infrastructure and institutional support systems critical to workforce readiness and maritime safety.