Catalin M. Parfenti

Catalin M. Parfenti 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 acquisitions of mission-critical aviation components, Parfenti ensures the continued operational readiness of platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Their work centers on the procurement of avionics, auxiliary equipment, and engine parts under FAR-based contracting mechanisms, with a strong emphasis on technical compliance, lifecycle support, and supply chain resilience for legacy systems. Parfenti maintains strategic 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 components, maintenance support, and avionics upgrades. These vendor relationships are built on long-term sustainment contracts requiring stringent airworthiness standards, technical documentation, and just-in-time logistics capabilities. GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC and Quality Biological, Inc. further support specialized maintenance and logistics functions, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military aviation supply chains. Set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 95.3% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences. Only 4.7% of awards are designated as total small business set-asides, suggesting targeted use of small business programs where specific capabilities align with small firm expertise. The procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 336413, reflecting deep specialization in the acquisition of other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, including flight control systems, sensors, and support hardware. Secondary focus areas include aircraft engine components and air transportation support services, demonstrating expertise in technical aviation sustainment and systems integration for Coast Guard operational requirements.