Adam Finnell

Adam Finnell serves as a key procurement professional within the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where he supports the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. His role centers on managing complex acquisitions for mission-critical aviation components, including avionics, engine parts, and auxiliary equipment essential to maintaining operational readiness. Finnell handles a high volume of contract actions under FAR Part 15 procedures, often involving technical specifications for legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. He plays a pivotal role in ensuring timely delivery of parts and systems that directly impact flight safety and mission continuity across Coast Guard aviation units. Finnell maintains established working relationships with industry leaders including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, reflecting a preference for proven suppliers with deep expertise in aerospace systems integration and avionics sustainment. He also engages with specialized logistics providers like GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC, to support just-in-time parts distribution and depot-level maintenance cycles. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability, quality assurance compliance, and performance-based service agreements. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with over one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, he consistently prioritizes Women-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand socioeconomic diversity among suppliers. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach between leveraging established defense contractors and fostering growth among qualified small businesses in the aerospace supply chain. Finnell’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—where he acquires specialized components such as flight control systems, radar interfaces, and mission-specific avionics. He also procures support services under NAICS 488190, including aircraft maintenance logistics and technical data management. His domain expertise spans military aviation sustainment, with deep familiarity in lifecycle support for legacy platforms and modernization initiatives requiring strict compliance with DoD and Coast Guard technical standards.