Linda Stulick

Geneva James supports the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) within the Department of Homeland Security in managing critical procurement activities that sustain the U.S. Coast Guard’s aviation fleet. She oversees the acquisition of mission-critical aviation parts, avionics systems, and maintenance support services essential to the operational readiness of rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, including the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Her role centers on ensuring timely delivery of technical components through competitive contracting methods, aligning acquisitions with lifecycle sustainment goals and modernization initiatives for legacy platforms. James handles complex, high-precision procurements requiring deep technical oversight and compliance with defense logistics standards. She maintains longstanding relationships with key industry partners including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, who provide advanced avionics, aircraft subsystems, and integrated logistics support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term sustainment partnerships, frequently engaging vendors with specialized expertise in aerospace systems integration, maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO), and mission-critical component manufacturing. These relationships reflect a preference for trusted suppliers with proven capabilities in defense-grade aviation technology. James demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no specific socioeconomic categories are dominant, her portfolio consistently includes qualified small businesses capable of delivering niche manufacturing and technical services. This reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden the supplier base and foster innovation through competitive small business engagement. Her procurement focus is concentrated in five primary NAICS categories: 334515 (electrical measurement instrumentation), 334118 (computer peripheral equipment), 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products), 333924 (industrial material handling equipment), and 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment). These reflect expertise in procuring precision electronic components, structural airframe elements, ground support systems, and avionics hardware essential to aircraft sustainment and modernization.