Danny R. Sawyer

Danny R. Sawyer serves as a HU25 Contract Specialist at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical aviation sustainment products and services essential to maintaining the operational readiness of Coast Guard rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. His procurement portfolio centers on the lifecycle support of legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry, with a focus on parts procurement, avionics modernization, and maintenance infrastructure. Sawyer ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract actions with the ALC’s strategic goal of extending aircraft service life through reliable, timely, and technically sound sourcing. He maintains established relationships with key industry partners including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, among others, to secure specialized aviation components, avionics systems, and integrated logistics support. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, particularly with firms possessing deep expertise in military aviation sustainment, and he routinely engages suppliers capable of delivering certified parts, technical data packages, and engineering support under performance-based contracts. Sawyer’s procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 31.2% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, he consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses with relevant technical capabilities, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals without compromising mission readiness. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—reflecting his specialization in sourcing airframe components, support equipment, and auxiliary systems. He also regularly procures specialized avionics and navigation systems under NAICS 334511 and engages engineering services under NAICS 541330 to support technical integration and sustainment efforts, underscoring his domain expertise in military aviation logistics and systems integration.