Adam Finnell

Adam Finnell serves as the primary contracting lead for the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) within the U.S. Coast Guard, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical aviation sustainment systems and spare parts essential to maintaining operational readiness of Coast Guard rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. He oversees the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with the ALC’s strategic goal of extending the service life of legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. His portfolio centers on avionics modernization, component repair, and logistics support services critical to fleet reliability. Finnell maintains consistent partnerships with leading aerospace and defense contractors including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, who provide advanced avionics, maintenance support, and technical services. He also engages specialized logistics providers such as GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC, and niche suppliers like Quality Biological, Inc., reflecting a balanced approach between large prime contractors and niche technical vendors. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term sustainment relationships, with a preference for established vendors possessing deep domain expertise in military aviation systems. Finnell’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 89.3% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and limited supplier base for specialized aviation components. However, he consistently allocates 10.7% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation within the constraints of mission-critical requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), where he acquires custom-manufactured avionics, flight control components, and maintenance kits. He also engages in NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) for logistics and depot-level repair services. Finnell’s expertise is grounded in aerospace sustainment, with deep familiarity in military aircraft maintenance cycles, obsolescence management, and technical specification development for legacy platforms.