Cynthia V. Madison

Cynthia V. Madison serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistics Center, where she manages critical acquisitions to sustain the readiness of the Coast Guard’s rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. Her responsibilities encompass the end-to-end contracting lifecycle for mission-critical aviation components, including avionics, maintenance parts, and auxiliary equipment essential to extending the service life of legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategies with the ALC’s operational imperatives for reliability, interoperability, and lifecycle support. Madison maintains consistent working relationships with industry leaders such as ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, partnering primarily with established defense aerospace contractors specializing in aircraft systems integration, maintenance support, and technical sustainment. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for proven suppliers with deep domain expertise in military aviation logistics, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and performance-based service contracts to ensure continuous operational support. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 91.5% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a focus on mission-critical capability over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, consistently allocating approximately 8.5% of contracts to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both operational urgency and broad vendor engagement. Madison’s technical focus centers on NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), where she procures specialized avionics, structural components, and maintenance kits. She also oversees support activities under NAICS 488190, ensuring timely logistics, repair services, and technical data management. Her expertise lies in the sustainment of complex airborne systems, with deep familiarity in military aviation supply chains and compliance with defense-specific technical standards.