Erika Hardwick

Erika Hardwick serves as a key procurement professional within the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) of the U.S. Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, where she supports the sustainment and modernization of mission-critical aviation systems. She manages a portfolio of acquisitions focused on aircraft parts, avionics upgrades, and maintenance support services essential to the operational readiness of rotary- and fixed-wing platforms, including the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Her work ensures the continuous availability of spare components and technical support, directly enabling fleet longevity and mission success through strategic sourcing and contract administration. Hardwick maintains consistent partnerships with leading aerospace and defense contractors including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, who provide advanced avionics, structural components, and integrated logistics solutions. She also collaborates with GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC for comprehensive maintenance support and Quality Biological, Inc. for specialized aviation environmental systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical compliance, and performance-based service delivery, fostering reliable supply chain resilience for high-priority Coast Guard assets. Hardwick’s procurement activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a mission-driven focus on technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she ensures all solicitations are structured to allow equitable access while maintaining stringent performance and certification standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), where she sources specialized components for legacy and modernized aircraft systems, supplemented by NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) for maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. Her technical expertise centers on avionics sustainment, flight control systems, and aircraft support infrastructure, making her a critical link in the Coast Guard’s aviation lifecycle management strategy.