Kia O Riddick

Kia O. Riddick serves as a HU25 Contract Specialist at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where they play a pivotal role in securing mission-critical aviation sustainment capabilities. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, Riddick specializes in acquiring aircraft parts, avionics systems, maintenance support services, and specialized coatings essential to the operational readiness of Coast Guard rotary- and fixed-wing fleets, including the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Their work directly supports the ALC’s mandate to extend service life and ensure technical integrity of legacy platforms through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions. Riddick maintains consistent procurement relationships with industry leaders such as ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, partnering with firms possessing deep expertise in aerospace systems integration, avionics modernization, and logistics support. These relationships are characterized by long-term sustainment contracts, performance-based service agreements, and technical support arrangements that prioritize reliability and mission continuity. Additional vendor engagements include specialized suppliers like GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC, reflecting a preference for contractors with proven capabilities in defense-grade logistics and aircraft component repair. Riddick’s contracting portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a focus on technical merit, industrial capacity, and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, the nature of the procurements often engages small-tier suppliers through prime contractor subcontracting networks. The majority of Riddick’s acquisitions fall under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in avionics systems (334511), aircraft manufacturing (336411), and specialized coating applications (325510). This reflects deep technical expertise in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) supply chains and a focus on sustaining legacy military aircraft systems through precision-engineered components and mission-specific modifications.