Allison Meads

Allison T. Meads serves as the primary contracting representative for the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) within the U.S. Coast Guard, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical aviation sustainment systems and support services. Responsible for ensuring the operational readiness of Coast Guard rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, Meads manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on avionics modernization, spare parts procurement, and maintenance logistics for legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Her role is central to the ALC’s mission of extending service life and maintaining fleet availability through timely, compliant procurement of technical and logistical solutions. Meads maintains enduring relationships with key contractors including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, partnering with industry leaders in avionics integration, aircraft maintenance, and logistics support. She also collaborates with specialized providers like GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC, and Quality Biological, Inc., reflecting a blend of defense aerospace expertise and niche technical services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term sustainment partnerships, performance-based contracting, and vendor accountability for complex aviation systems. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 99.6% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on mission-critical capability over socioeconomic preferences. Small business participation is minimal but present, with only 0.4% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, suggesting a strategic prioritization of technical capability and system readiness over socioeconomic targeting. Meads’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), reflecting deep expertise in sourcing specialized aviation components, maintenance support, and ground-based logistics infrastructure. Her domain knowledge spans avionics retrofitting, component overhaul, and technical data management, positioning her as a key steward of Coast Guard aviation sustainment readiness.