Alisha Colson

Alisha Colson serves as the primary contracting lead for the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) within the U.S. Coast Guard, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical aviation sustainment services and spare parts essential to maintaining the Coast Guard’s rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. Her role is central to ensuring operational readiness by managing the procurement lifecycle for avionics, airframe components, and maintenance support systems. She specializes in complex, technical acquisitions under FAR Part 15, frequently handling sole-source and competitive negotiated contracts for legacy platform sustainment, including the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Her work directly supports the ALC’s strategic objective of extending service life and enhancing reliability of Coast Guard aviation assets through timely and compliant procurement actions. Colson maintains established relationships with key defense and aerospace contractors including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC, partnering with vendors who provide certified aviation parts, maintenance support, and avionics modernization. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and supply chain resilience, often engaging with contractors holding AS9100 and ITAR certifications to ensure compliance with aerospace quality and security standards. She also works closely with AVIATRIX INC and Quality Biological, Inc. for specialized logistics and mission-critical support services. Colson’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 37.8% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, she consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses capable of delivering specialized aviation maintenance and parts manufacturing services, demonstrating a balanced approach to competition and socioeconomic goals. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 336413, encompassing the procurement of other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, with additional activity in NAICS 488190 for air transportation support services. She specializes in acquiring certified replacement components, maintenance kits, and technical data packages essential to sustaining aging Coast Guard aircraft systems, demonstrating deep expertise in aviation logistics and defense supply chain management.