Janah Hassell

Janah Hassell serves as a key procurement lead at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) of the U.S. Coast Guard, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical aviation sustainment services and components to maintain operational readiness of rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. She oversees contracts spanning avionics modernization, maintenance support, and parts procurement for legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry, ensuring compliance with defense logistics standards and lifecycle extension goals. Her acquisitions focus on sustaining airworthiness through technical support, supply chain resilience, and system integration, aligning with the ALC’s mandate to extend service life while enhancing reliability. Hassell maintains consistent working relationships with leading aerospace and defense contractors including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, partnering with firms capable of delivering certified aviation parts, maintenance logistics, and avionics upgrades. She also collaborates with specialized providers like GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC for integrated depot-level support and Quality Biological, Inc. for mission-specific environmental and safety compliance services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise, quality assurance, and defense supply chain security. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of all awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no set-aside dominates, she consistently prioritizes small business eligibility, fostering opportunities for firms with proven capabilities in aviation logistics and aerospace manufacturing. This reflects a deliberate strategy to diversify the supplier base and enhance innovation through SME engagement. Hassell’s primary NAICS focus areas include 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). She procures technical services such as avionics overhaul, aircraft component remanufacturing, and logistics support systems, demonstrating deep expertise in military aviation sustainment and defense logistics operations.