Tim Opstrup

Tim Opstrup serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Cg ACADEMY (70Z039), overseeing acquisitions critical to sustaining the agency’s maritime training infrastructure and operational readiness. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of contracts, he ensures the acquisition of specialized equipment, logistical support services, and facility maintenance solutions that directly enable cadet and staff training environments. His work bridges the gap between academic curriculum needs and real-world maritime operations, with a focus on lifecycle management of training assets including vessels, simulators, and safety gear. Opstrup’s procurement approach emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning spending with the Coast Guard’s mission to maintain a highly skilled workforce. He maintains consistent relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including TOP 3D SHOP INC for custom training aids, VANTAGE POINT, INC for instructional support services, CHASE, LEAVITT & CO. INC for administrative and personnel logistics, and CROCKER’S BOATYARD, INC for vessel maintenance and repair. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche providers with domain-specific expertise in maritime training and equipment lifecycle support, indicating a strategic focus on quality and mission alignment over broad-scale contracting. Opstrup’s contracting patterns reveal an even split between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate and balanced commitment to small business participation. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a strong institutional alignment with federal goals to expand opportunities for small, capable vendors in niche technical domains. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), reflecting the acquisition of specialized maritime training equipment, and NAICS 561311 (Employment Placement Agencies), indicating a reliance on contractors for staffing and workforce support services tied to training operations. This dual focus underscores his technical expertise in both physical training assets and human capital logistics within a high-stakes operational environment.