Cindy Harmes

Cindy Harmes serves as the primary procurement lead at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) of the U.S. Coast Guard, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical aviation sustainment systems and components essential to maintaining operational readiness of the Coast Guard’s rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. Her role centers on managing complex contracts for avionics, spare parts, and maintenance support services that ensure the extended service life of legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. She handles full lifecycle acquisitions under FAR Part 15, with a focus on technical requirements definition, source selection, and contract administration for high-reliability aerospace systems. Harmes maintains sustained working relationships with key industry partners including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, AVIATRIX INC, and GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC, among others. These partnerships reflect a strategic reliance on established aerospace primes and integrated logistics providers capable of delivering certified aviation parts, maintenance kits, and technical support services under stringent military and FAA compliance standards. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term supplier performance, technical validation, and supply chain resilience for mission-critical aviation assets. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Harmes consistently prioritizes small business participation, with approximately 27.4% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively engages qualified small businesses in the aerospace maintenance and logistics sector, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals without relying on specialized set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in sourcing certified aviation components, avionics upgrades, and auxiliary systems. She also manages limited support activities under NAICS 488190, ensuring seamless integration of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. Harmes operates at the intersection of aerospace engineering and federal acquisition, ensuring technical compliance while sustaining fleet readiness through precision procurement.