Rick Boston

Rick Boston serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Cg ACADEMY (70Z039), operating under the Department of Homeland Security, where he oversees the acquisition of specialized maintenance and logistical services critical to sustaining maritime training infrastructure. His role centers on ensuring the operational readiness of Coast Guard personnel by managing contracts for vessel and equipment lifecycle support, including repair, overhaul, and technical servicing of training assets. He handles complex service-based acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to maintain a high-functioning academic and operational training environment, with a consistent focus on niche, technically demanding maintenance contracts requiring certified maritime expertise. His procurement activity is closely tied to a select group of established contractors, including Top 3D Shop Inc., Vantage Point, Inc., Chase, Leavitt & Co. Inc., and Crocker’s Boatyard, Inc.—all of which provide specialized maritime repair, technical fabrication, and asset sustainment services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep domain knowledge in small craft and maritime system maintenance, often requiring industry certifications and facility access to Coast Guard training sites. His working relationships are characterized by long-term, repeat engagement with contractors who demonstrate proven capability in delivering mission-critical, low-downtime service solutions under strict operational timelines. Mr. Boston maintains a 100% small business set-aside posture across all procurements under his purview, fully leveraging FAR 19.5 to prioritize participation from small businesses, including those certified as HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Woman-Owned Small Businesses. This unwavering commitment ensures equitable access to federal opportunities while reinforcing the agency’s socioeconomic goals and fostering a resilient, locally rooted vendor base capable of rapid response to training asset needs. His procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 811219—Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance—with a specialized emphasis on marine vessel and equipment servicing. This includes hull repairs, propulsion system overhauls, electrical and navigation system maintenance, and custom fabrication of training-specific maritime components, reflecting deep technical expertise in the lifecycle management of Coast Guard training assets.