Lyndie Kelley

Lyndie Kelley supports the U.S. Coast Guard’s Cg ACADEMY (70Z039) in managing critical procurement activities that sustain the agency’s training infrastructure and operational readiness. Responsible for acquiring services essential to maintaining maritime training facilities, Kelley oversees contracts focused on equipment repair, environmental compliance, and logistical support to ensure a fully functional academic environment for cadets and staff. Her acquisitions span maintenance, remediation, and specialized services that directly enable the lifecycle management of Coast Guard assets, aligning with the agency’s mission to uphold high standards of maritime education and readiness. Kelley maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including TOP 3D SHOP INC, VANTAGE POINT, INC, CHASE, LEAVITT & CO. INC, and CROCKER'S BOATYARD, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized vendors capable of delivering niche services such as marine equipment repair, facility maintenance, and environmental remediation. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical expertise, and long-term vendor performance, fostering stable collaborations with firms that understand the unique demands of Coast Guard training operations. Her procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 66.7% of awards issued without set-asides, while 33.3% are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance indicates a deliberate strategy to leverage small business capabilities without compromising operational needs, demonstrating a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals while prioritizing mission-critical outcomes. Kelley’s primary NAICS focus includes 811310 for industrial machinery repair, 812320 for drycleaning and laundry services, 562991 for septic tank services, 562910 for environmental remediation, and 459210 for educational materials distribution. These categories reveal a broad yet targeted procurement profile centered on facility operations, environmental sustainability, and academic support—highlighting her expertise in managing diverse, non-traditional contract types essential to sustaining a high-functioning military academy.