Nicholas Saporito

Nicholas Saporito supports the procurement mission of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Cg ACADEMY (70Z039), managing acquisitions critical to sustaining maritime training infrastructure and operational readiness. He oversees contracts for specialized educational services, vessel maintenance, and technical support systems that enable cadet and staff training across the Coast Guard’s academic environment. His portfolio focuses on lifecycle management of maritime assets and mission-critical instructional resources, ensuring alignment with Coast Guard standards for safety, compliance, and readiness. Saporito handles complex procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, often leveraging simplified acquisition procedures for urgent training support needs. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including TOP 3D SHOP INC for customized training aids and simulation components, VANTAGE POINT, INC for curriculum development and instructional design, CHASE, LEAVITT & CO. INC for logistical and administrative support services, and CROCKER'S BOATYARD, INC for vessel repair and marine equipment maintenance. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche, technically proficient contractors with proven experience in maritime training environments and government compliance frameworks. Saporito exhibits a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with half of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses under FAR 19.5, while the other half remain open to full and open competition. This pattern indicates a strategic commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising access to specialized capabilities, aligning with Coast Guard objectives to diversify the supplier base while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. His procurement focus is evenly split between NAICS 511130 (Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers), reflecting digital and print instructional material development, and NAICS 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction), covering customized training programs, simulator integration, and maritime pedagogy services. His expertise lies at the intersection of education technology and marine operations, ensuring training solutions are both pedagogically sound and operationally relevant to Coast Guard missions.