Bryan Bray

Bryan Bray serves as an Equipment Specialist at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where he plays a pivotal role in procuring and sustaining mission-critical aviation components for rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. His responsibilities include managing the acquisition of avionics, auxiliary equipment, and specialized test instrumentation essential to maintaining the operational readiness of Coast Guard airframes such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Bray works closely with engineering and maintenance teams to align procurement strategy with lifecycle sustainment needs, ensuring timely delivery of certified parts and technical support services that uphold airworthiness standards under FAA and military specifications. He maintains longstanding partnerships with key industry leaders including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, who provide advanced avionics, sensor systems, and aircraft support solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance and long-term serviceability, often engaging vendors with proven expertise in military aviation sustainment and DoD-compliant manufacturing. He also collaborates with integrated logistics providers like GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC, to coordinate supply chain continuity for hard-to-source components. Bray’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 14.3% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures access to innovative small vendors while prioritizing mission-critical capability and reliability. His primary NAICS focus areas include 336413 for aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, 334515 for electrical test and measurement instrumentation, and 541330 for engineering services supporting avionics integration. He specializes in procuring certified aviation electronics, calibration systems, and technical support services critical to sustaining legacy and modernized Coast Guard aircraft platforms.