Deborah J. Glass

Deborah J. Glass serves as a HH65 Supply Technician at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistics Center, where she plays a critical role in sustaining the operational readiness of the Coast Guard’s rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. Her responsibilities include managing the procurement of mission-critical aviation parts, avionics components, and auxiliary equipment to support the maintenance and modernization of legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. She executes acquisition actions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring timely delivery of technical supplies that directly impact flight safety and mission capability. Her work is foundational to the ALC’s sustainment lifecycle management and supply chain resilience efforts. Deborah maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading aerospace and defense contractors including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, among others. These partnerships center on the sourcing of certified aviation components, maintenance support services, and specialized avionics hardware. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry suppliers with proven track records in military and aviation-grade manufacturing, while also engaging niche vendors for specialized parts and repair solutions. Her interactions are characterized by rigorous technical validation and compliance with military specification standards. Her procurement portfolio is predominantly open competition, with 75.1% of actions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 23.7% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and a smaller but consistent portion allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. This reflects a balanced approach that prioritizes mission necessity while fostering socioeconomic opportunities within the defense supply base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—accounting for nearly 80% of her activity. She routinely acquires flight-critical components such as actuators, sensors, wiring harnesses, and structural fittings, alongside related support services under NAICS 488190. Her technical expertise spans aviation sustainment, component traceability, and MIL-SPEC compliance, making her a key liaison between logistics operations and aerospace manufacturing ecosystems.