Amy N. Donahue

Amy Donahue serves as a Purchasing Agent at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), where she plays a critical role in sustaining the operational readiness of the Coast Guard’s rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. Responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical aviation components, she ensures the timely procurement of parts and auxiliary equipment essential to maintaining legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Her portfolio centers on avionics sustainment, maintenance support, and aircraft system modernization, aligning closely with the ALC’s strategic mission to extend service life and enhance fleet reliability through proactive logistics and supply chain management. Donahue maintains long-standing relationships with key contractors including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, which provide advanced avionics, maintenance kits, and technical support services. She also collaborates with specialized logistics providers like GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC, and niche suppliers such as Quality Biological, Inc., reflecting a diversified vendor base that balances industrial capability with niche technical expertise. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, prioritizing vendors with proven experience in military aviation environments. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 91.5% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on mission-critical urgency and technical specificity over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, she consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides, demonstrating a measured but active commitment to the FAR 19.5 framework. Donahue’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in sourcing specialized components for aging airframes. She also engages frequently with NAICS 488190 for air transportation support services, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) logistics. Her domain knowledge spans avionics integration, structural parts, and mission-system sustainment, positioning her as a key technical procurement lead within the Coast Guard’s aviation logistics enterprise.