Laurie Valliere

Laurie Valliere serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Cg ACADEMY (70Z039), overseeing the acquisition of critical maritime training infrastructure and vessel maintenance services essential to sustaining operational readiness. Responsible for managing the lifecycle of training assets, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Academy’s mission to support cadet and staff training through reliable, mission-critical equipment and facilities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses ship repair, boat maintenance, and specialized maritime logistics, requiring deep technical understanding of naval architecture and marine systems. Valliere maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including TOP 3D SHOP INC, VANTAGE POINT, INC, CHASE, LEAVITT & CO. INC, and CROCKER’S BOATYARD, INC. These partners provide niche expertise in vessel fabrication, component refurbishment, and marine systems integration, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven experience in Coast Guard-specific operational environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical precision, and sustained performance over competitive bidding, fostering trusted vendor partnerships built on historical performance and domain-specific capability. Her procurement strategy is uniquely focused on Local Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2), with 100% of awards directed to contractors operating within the designated geographic region. This reflects a deliberate commitment to regional economic resilience and workforce development, ensuring that maintenance and repair services are sourced from local maritime industries with intimate knowledge of the Coast Guard’s operational needs and environmental conditions. Valliere’s acquisitions are exclusively classified under NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), underscoring her specialization in the maintenance, overhaul, and modernization of small craft, training vessels, and related marine infrastructure. She procures services ranging from hull repair and propulsion system upgrades to custom fabrication of maritime training aids, demonstrating advanced expertise in naval maintenance protocols and Coast Guard-specific technical standards.