LCDR Gregory Crettol

LCDR Gregory Crettol serves as Deputy Section Chief at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (70Z039), where he oversees the planning, solicitation, and award of critical procurement actions supporting maritime training infrastructure and operational readiness. In this role, he ensures alignment between acquisition strategy and the Academy’s mission to sustain a high-functioning academic and logistical environment for cadets and staff. His portfolio primarily encompasses specialized equipment procurement, maintenance services, and technical support systems essential to maritime asset lifecycle management, with a strong emphasis on analytical instrumentation and precision testing systems. He plays a pivotal role in translating operational requirements into compliant, mission-driven contracts that uphold Coast Guard standards for safety, reliability, and regulatory adherence. LCDR Crettol maintains consistent, long-term partnerships 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 capabilities in advanced manufacturing, technical maintenance, and maritime equipment servicing, often delivering custom-engineered solutions tailored to Coast Guard training assets. His contracting approach favors vendors with proven technical expertise and demonstrated capacity to meet stringent maritime operational specifications, fostering collaborative, performance-based relationships that prioritize quality and mission-critical delivery timelines. A staunch advocate for small business participation, LCDR Crettol applies a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside policy across all his procurement actions, in full compliance with FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate, institutionally embedded commitment to expanding economic opportunity among small, capable firms with specialized technical skills. His contracting patterns consistently channel opportunities to small businesses that meet SBA size standards, reinforcing the Coast Guard’s broader socioeconomic goals without compromising mission performance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing — indicating deep expertise in acquiring precision testing, calibration, and diagnostic equipment used in maritime systems analysis. He procures advanced instrumentation for environmental monitoring, fuel analysis, structural integrity testing, and other laboratory-grade applications critical to training and safety compliance, demonstrating a highly specialized technical domain proficiency in laboratory and field-based analytical systems.