Cariss Perry

Cariss Perry supports the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in executing mission-critical procurement activities essential to sustaining the U.S. Coast Guard’s aviation fleet. Responsible for managing acquisitions of aviation components and sustainment services, Perry ensures the continuous operational readiness of rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, including legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Their work directly enables the ALC’s core mission of avionics sustainment, parts procurement, and lifecycle support, with a focus on high-reliability aerospace systems and maintenance infrastructure. Perry handles complex, technical contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, often involving long-term support agreements, repairable component sourcing, and engineering change proposals. Perry maintains strategic relationships with key industry partners including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, among others, to secure specialized avionics, maintenance kits, and logistics support services. These partnerships are characterized by long-term sustainment contracts, performance-based logistics arrangements, and technical collaboration on obsolescence management and parts reengineering. The contracting approach emphasizes vendor accountability, supply chain resilience, and technical compliance with military and FAA airworthiness standards. Perry’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 75.9% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 24.1% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern demonstrates a balanced approach—prioritizing market competition while actively enabling small business participation through targeted solicitations and streamlined acquisition pathways for qualified vendors. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in sourcing mission-critical aviation components, including avionics, flight control systems, and support equipment. Complementary acquisitions under NAICS 488190 involve air transportation logistics, maintenance support services, and technical data management, underscoring a technical specialization in aerospace sustainment and supply chain integration.