Gary S Woolard

Gary S. Woolard serves as a key procurement lead at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical aviation sustainment services and components to ensure operational readiness of rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of avionics, spare parts, maintenance support, and systems modernization for legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Woolard plays a central role in executing contracts aligned with the ALC’s strategic goal of extending aircraft service life through technical sustainment, leveraging FAR-based acquisition strategies to balance capability, cost, and supply chain resilience. He maintains enduring relationships with industry leaders including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, partnering primarily with prime contractors capable of delivering complex aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions, as well as specialized avionics and logistics support. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense and aerospace vendors with proven track records in military aviation sustainment, while also engaging integrated logistics providers like GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC for end-to-end supply chain management. Woolard’s set-aside profile is dominated by open competitions, with 80.4% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, he consistently incorporates small business participation, with 18.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a modest but deliberate allocation to 8(a) firms. This reflects a balanced approach prioritizing mission-critical performance while supporting broader small business objectives. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), and 423430 (Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers), underscoring expertise in procuring aircraft components, maintenance logistics, and avionics systems. He routinely sources technical services in avionics integration, flight systems sustainment, and aircraft-specific software support, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in Coast Guard aviation infrastructure.