Nakenia Spruill

Nakenia S. Spruill supports the U.S. Coast Guard’s Hq Contract Operations (CG-912) unit in executing strategic acquisition initiatives critical to national maritime security and operational readiness. She manages complex procurement actions for aerospace, maritime, and technical services, with a focus on vessel modernization, search and detection systems, and specialized infrastructure. Her work directly enables the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and enhance coastal and riverine patrol capabilities through timely, compliant contract award and administration. Spruill handles a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning new construction, maintenance, and technology integration, ensuring alignment with DoD and DHS acquisition regulations. She maintains longstanding relationships with key shipyard and defense contractors including Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L.L.C., Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc., reflecting a preference for established industrial partners with proven expertise in naval vessel fabrication and repair. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and lifecycle support, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-reliability maritime platforms and associated systems under stringent operational standards. Spruill’s contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 90.5% of awards issued without set-aside designations. However, she consistently facilitates small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. While not heavily reliant on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her portfolio reflects deliberate inclusion of qualified small businesses in non-traditional maritime support roles. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), complemented by significant activity in engineering services (541330), crane and hoist manufacturing (333923), and niche support sectors including air transportation and lodging. This reflects a technical domain expertise in integrated maritime systems, where procurement decisions prioritize reliability, compliance, and long-term sustainment of Coast Guard assets.