Jonathan R. Ptak

Jonathan R. Ptak, serving as an AST1 within the U.S. Coast Guard’s LOG-9 organization (70Z084), is responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized aerospace components and auxiliary equipment critical to sustaining the Coast Guard’s shore-based and maritime operational readiness. His role centers on executing full lifecycle procurement actions for mission-critical aircraft parts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning purchases with strategic readiness objectives. He routinely handles competitive and non-competitive solicitations for high-integrity, technically complex systems used in surveillance, search and rescue, and mission support platforms, working closely with engineering and logistics teams to define technical requirements and evaluate vendor proposals. Ptak maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC, and VMX INTERNATIONAL LLC. These vendors are selected for their proven capability in manufacturing and supplying certified aircraft subsystems, avionics components, and mission-specific auxiliary equipment. His procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, supply chain reliability, and performance-based contracting, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate sustained quality control and compliance with military and FAA standards. Ptak’s acquisition portfolio reflects a 100% preference for unrestricted, open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects the highly specialized nature of the technical requirements, where only a limited pool of qualified suppliers meets the stringent certification and performance benchmarks necessary for Coast Guard operational systems. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—where he sources precision-engineered components such as flight control actuators, sensor housings, and mission-specific avionics interfaces. His expertise lies in the technical evaluation of aerospace manufacturing capabilities, ensuring that procured items meet DoD and Coast Guard-specific airworthiness and durability standards for harsh maritime environments.