Gary Juenger

Gary W. Juenger serves as a Purchasing Agent at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), where he plays a critical role in sustaining the operational readiness of the Coast Guard’s rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. Responsible for executing procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Juenger manages the acquisition of mission-critical aviation components, avionics systems, and maintenance support services essential to extending the service life of legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. His work directly supports the ALC’s core mission of ensuring continuous aircraft availability through timely parts procurement and logistics sustainment. Juenger maintains consistent procurement relationships with key industry partners including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, among others. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-reliability aerospace and defense suppliers capable of delivering certified aviation components, technical support, and sustainment services under strict military specifications. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven track records in aviation systems integration, while also engaging specialized distributors for niche industrial supplies and maintenance consumables. Juenger exhibits a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and the other half awarded on an open, unrestricted basis. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising access to qualified, large-capacity suppliers essential for mission-critical aviation sustainment. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 335932 (Noncurrent-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing) and 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting deep technical expertise in avionics, wiring harnesses, and auxiliary aircraft components. He also regularly procures parts and subsystems under NAICS 336413 and industrial supplies via 423840 and 423990, underscoring his command of the full spectrum of aviation logistics procurement—from high-technology avionics to standard industrial hardware.