Tim Opstrup

Tim Opstrup serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Cg ACADEMY (70Z039), responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain the agency’s mission-critical training infrastructure and maritime operational readiness. He oversees the acquisition of specialized equipment, institutional furnishings, and athletic goods essential to cadet and staff training environments, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and alignment with Coast Guard readiness standards. His portfolio centers on lifecycle support for training assets, including maintenance-ready equipment and durable facility components, requiring deep technical understanding of maritime training systems and federal procurement protocols. Opstrup maintains consistent relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including TOP 3D SHOP INC, VANTAGE POINT, INC, CHASE, LEAVITT & CO. INC, and CROCKER’S BOATYARD, INC., each recognized for their niche expertise in custom maritime training equipment, institutional furniture, and athletic gear manufacturing. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven capabilities in low-volume, high-precision production and responsive service delivery, often requiring tailored specifications for Coast Guard training environments. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical alignment, and long-term vendor collaboration over broad competition. A strong advocate for socioeconomic opportunity, Opstrup consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with 75% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity-building among small manufacturers, particularly those with specialized technical capabilities in niche industrial sectors. His contracting behavior reflects a deliberate alignment with federal small business goals, ensuring equitable access for qualified vendors without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), reflecting demand for durable training equipment used in physical readiness and maritime survival drills, and NAICS 337127 (Institutional Furniture Manufacturing), supporting classroom and administrative infrastructure. This dual specialization demonstrates expertise in procuring mission-critical, high-use items designed for heavy-duty, saltwater-exposed environments, requiring compliance with military-grade durability standards.