Jeremy J. Aust

Jeremy J. Aust supports the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) of the U.S. Coast Guard in managing critical procurement activities essential to sustaining the service’s rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleets. He plays a key role in securing mission-critical aviation components, maintenance support services, and avionics sustainment solutions that ensure operational readiness across legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. His acquisitions span technical supply chains for aerospace systems, industrial materials, and specialized logistics services, aligning with the ALC’s mandate to extend service life and maintain high mission availability rates for Coast Guard aviation assets. Aust maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, who provide advanced avionics, maintenance overhaul packages, and integrated logistics support. He also engages with niche suppliers such as GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC for specialized maintenance and Quality Biological, Inc. for specialized consumables, reflecting a diversified vendor base that balances capability with supply chain resilience. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term sustainment partnerships with vendors capable of delivering technical expertise, rapid response, and compliance with military aviation standards. Aust’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 72.7% of awards issued without set-asides, while 27.3% are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a measured commitment to small business participation, prioritizing capability-driven competition while ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses in areas where they can deliver specialized aviation support services. His primary NAICS focus includes 424990 for industrial parts distribution, 325510 for aviation-grade coatings and protective finishes, and 325120 for specialty gases used in aircraft systems maintenance. These reflect deep technical expertise in aviation sustainment, material science, and logistics support for complex aerospace environments.