Harlon Parchment

Harlon Parchment serves as a key procurement lead at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) under the Department of Homeland Security, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical aviation components and sustainment services for U.S. Coast Guard rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle procurement of avionics, maintenance parts, and auxiliary equipment to ensure operational readiness of legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Parchment specializes in complex technical acquisitions requiring deep engineering coordination, with a focus on sustaining aging aircraft systems through parts manufacturing, overhaul support, and modernization upgrades. He maintains long-standing partnerships with leading aerospace and defense contractors including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC, consistently engaging these vendors for high-integrity, certified aviation components and integrated logistics solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, traceability, and compliance with military and FAA standards, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors capable of supporting just-in-time delivery and reverse logistics for hard-to-source parts. Parchment’s contracting activity reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic categorizations. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, he maintains transparency and fairness in all solicitation processes, ensuring competitive evaluations based on technical merit and past performance. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—where he acquires specialized avionics, flight control systems, maintenance kits, and mission-specific modifications. His technical domain expertise centers on sustaining legacy Coast Guard aircraft through precision manufacturing, certified component replacement, and systems integration, ensuring airworthiness and mission continuity in demanding operational environments.