Ashley Hankinson

Ashley Hankinson serves as a key procurement professional within the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) of the U.S. Coast Guard, supporting the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. Responsible for managing complex acquisition programs, she ensures the timely procurement of mission-critical aviation components, avionics systems, and maintenance support services essential to operational readiness. Her work directly enables the extended service life of legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry, aligning acquisition strategy with the ALC’s mandate to maintain airworthiness and logistical continuity across the Coast Guard’s aviation assets. She maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading aerospace and defense contractors, including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, partnering with firms capable of delivering certified aviation parts, technical support, and systems integration services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term sustainment partnerships with vendors possessing deep expertise in military aviation logistics, avionics overhaul, and fleet-wide maintenance support, ensuring compliance with military specifications and airworthiness standards. Ashley’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, her focus remains on technical capability and mission-critical performance, selecting vendors based on proven reliability and system-specific expertise. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), where she acquires specialized components for aircraft maintenance and overhaul, complemented by NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) for logistics and technical services. Her domain expertise centers on avionics sustainment, flight system repair, and mission-critical spare parts procurement, ensuring the Coast Guard’s aviation assets remain mission-ready through precise, standards-driven acquisition practices.