Nicholas Dziama

Nicholas Dziama serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Headquarters Contract Operations (CG-912), overseeing strategic acquisitions that directly support national maritime security and operational readiness. His work centers on the acquisition of specialized maritime vessels, aerospace systems, and technical services critical to sustaining and modernizing the Coast Guard’s fleet and surveillance capabilities. He manages full lifecycle contracting for complex, mission-critical programs including new construction, mid-life upgrades, and integrated sensor systems, ensuring alignment with the agency’s priorities in coastal patrol, search and detection, and maritime domain awareness. Dziama maintains longstanding relationships with a core group of shipyards and defense contractors, including Bollinger Shipyards, Davie Defense Inc., Rauma Marine Constructions Oy, and Rozema’s Boat Works, Inc., all of which specialize in naval architecture, vessel fabrication, and maritime system integration. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing proven expertise in constructing and modernizing Coast Guard-specific platforms, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical compliance, quality assurance, and delivery reliability under stringent federal maritime standards. He exhibits a firm commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of his portfolio toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring that all awards are reserved for small business concerns, including those owned by veterans, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of meeting the Coast Guard’s unique operational demands. His procurement focus spans shipbuilding, marine engineering, and integrated maritime systems, with deep expertise in vessels designed for riverine and coastal operations, surveillance platforms, and mission-critical support equipment. He consistently engages with contractors specializing in aluminum and steel hull construction, propulsion systems, and sensor integration technologies essential to enhancing the Coast Guard’s presence and responsiveness across U.S. waterways.