Judith A. Knotts

Judith A. Knotts serves as a Support Contract Specialist at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical aviation sustainment services and components. Her procurement activities directly support the operational readiness of Coast Guard rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, including legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Knotts specializes in managing complex acquisitions for avionics, aircraft parts, maintenance support, and technical services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the ALC’s strategic goal of extending aircraft service life through reliable supply chain solutions. She maintains enduring relationships with key industry partners including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, AVIATRIX INC, and GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC, reflecting a preference for established defense and aerospace contractors with proven capabilities in aerospace systems integration and logistics support. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency, lifecycle sustainment, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative partnerships that ensure continuous availability of critical aviation components. Knotts’ procurement portfolio is predominantly open competition, with 79% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she consistently supports small business participation, with nearly one-fifth of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5) and a targeted 1.8% allocated to SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB), demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in sourcing airframe subsystems, avionics support hardware, and auxiliary equipment. She also regularly procures custom computer programming and systems design services (NAICS 541511 and 541512) to modernize maintenance tracking and logistics systems, underscoring her technical acumen in integrating digital sustainment solutions into legacy aviation platforms.