Tom DeNucci

Tom DeNucci supports the procurement mission of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Cg ACADEMY (70Z039), managing acquisitions critical to sustaining the agency’s training infrastructure and maritime operational readiness. He oversees the acquisition of specialized professional equipment and supplies essential for maintaining cadet training environments, including vessel maintenance tools, navigational systems, and technical support hardware. His role ensures that procurement activities align with the Coast Guard’s mandate to deliver high-fidelity, mission-critical training through reliable, well-maintained assets. DeNucci’s portfolio centers on lifecycle management of maritime equipment, requiring deep coordination with vendors who understand naval engineering standards and federal logistics protocols. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TOP 3D SHOP INC, VANTAGE POINT, INC, CHASE, LEAVITT & CO. INC, and CROCKER’S BOATYARD, INC.—all of whom provide specialized maritime maintenance services, technical components, and customized equipment solutions. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche suppliers with proven expertise in Coast Guard-specific operational needs, particularly in boat and ship systems support. DeNucci fosters long-term vendor collaborations grounded in technical reliability and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. DeNucci’s contracting activity is fully aligned with Small Business Set-Aside requirements under FAR 19.5, with 100% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring that small, specialized vendors with domain-specific capabilities have equitable access to Coast Guard training support contracts. His approach reinforces the agency’s dedication to fostering innovation and resilience through small business engagement. His primary procurement focus is under NAICS 423490—Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers—indicating expertise in sourcing specialized maritime and technical hardware, training aids, and maintenance supplies. He routinely procures items requiring compliance with U.S. Coast Guard technical specifications, demonstrating strong familiarity with naval equipment standards and federal supply chain requirements for safety-critical systems.