Nichol Fitzpatrick

Nichol Fitzpatrick serves as a primary contracting professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), overseeing strategic acquisitions critical to national maritime security and operational readiness. Responsible for managing complex procurement cycles for aerospace, maritime, and technical systems, Fitzpatrick specializes in new construction, vessel modernization, and advanced detection technologies that enhance coastal patrol capabilities and maritime domain awareness. Their work directly supports the Coast Guard’s mission to sustain and modernize specialized fleets through end-to-end contract execution, from solicitation to award and performance oversight, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational requirements. Fitzpatrick maintains consistent, long-term relationships with key shipbuilders and defense contractors, including Bollinger Shipyards, Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized shipbuilding and marine engineering capabilities essential for Coast Guard vessel sustainment and innovation. The contracting patterns indicate a preference for established industrial partners with proven expertise in naval architecture and defense-grade fabrication, fostering reliable delivery of high-integrity maritime platforms and integrated systems. Set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward unrestricted competition, with 88.7% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, Fitzpatrick maintains a measurable commitment to small business participation, with 7.2% of awards designated as total small business set-asides and 4.1% awarded to women-owned small businesses, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes mission need while supporting broader socioeconomic goals under FAR Part 19. The procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), underscoring deep expertise in naval vessel construction, propulsion systems, and auxiliary marine equipment. Additional focus areas include radio and communications equipment manufacturing (NAICS 334220/334290), indicating technical proficiency in integrating surveillance, navigation, and command-and-control systems into maritime platforms. Fitzpatrick’s work bridges traditional shipbuilding with next-generation sensor and communications integration, ensuring the Coast Guard’s fleet remains technologically advanced and operationally resilient.