Alan McCarty

Alan McCarty serves as a key procurement lead within the Federal Aviation Administration’s AAQ600 692M15 Acquisition & Grants unit, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical engineering, software, and technical services essential to modernizing the national airspace system. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts that support aviation safety, air traffic management, and aerospace research—particularly in the domains of flight data analytics, risk assessment tools, and infrastructure design. McCarty’s portfolio centers on complex, performance-based acquisitions requiring deep technical expertise and agile contracting methodologies to meet rapidly evolving operational needs. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, McCarty’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of technical service providers, including both large systems integrators and specialized small businesses. His working relationships emphasize performance accountability, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and the use of Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) instruments to accelerate innovation in aviation technology. McCarty demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of his awards structured as 8(a) competed acquisitions, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster opportunity for small disadvantaged businesses. The remaining half are open competitions, balancing broad market access with targeted small business inclusion. This dual approach ensures competitive rigor while advancing the FAA’s mandate to strengthen the small business ecosystem in aerospace technical services. His primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), underscoring deep specialization in software development, systems integration, data analytics, and cybersecurity services tailored to aviation systems. McCarty’s expertise lies in procuring custom-built solutions that enhance real-time decision-making, predictive modeling, and digital infrastructure resilience across the national airspace network.