Jason M. Smith

Jason M. Smith serves as a Purchase Agent at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) under the U.S. Coast Guard, 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 procurement actions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Smith 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 acquisitions focus on ensuring parts availability, technical sustainment, and system modernization, directly supporting the ALC’s core mission of aviation logistics readiness. Smith maintains established relationships with key industry partners including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, with whom he coordinates complex procurements for avionics, flight systems, and aircraft support equipment. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense and aerospace contractors with proven track records in military aviation sustainment, while also engaging specialized suppliers for niche components and calibration services, such as Quality Biological, Inc. and GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC. His procurement portfolio is predominantly open competition, with 76.7% of acquisitions issued without set-aside, reflecting the technical complexity and limited vendor base for specialized aviation parts. However, he consistently allocates 23.3% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation in the aerospace supply chain. Smith’s primary NAICS focus is 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—indicating deep expertise in procuring non-airframe components such as sensors, actuators, and auxiliary power units. He also regularly sources instrumentation for electrical signal testing (334515) and specialized machinery supporting aircraft maintenance, underscoring his technical proficiency in aviation sustainment and systems integration.