Kiley Brown

Kiley Brown serves as the primary procurement lead for the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) within the U.S. Coast Guard, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical aviation sustainment systems and support services. Responsible for ensuring the operational readiness of Coast Guard rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, Brown manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on parts procurement, avionics modernization, and maintenance support for legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Their role is central to the ALC’s mission of extending service life and enhancing reliability across the Coast Guard’s aviation fleet through strategic sourcing and lifecycle management. Brown maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, primarily for the procurement of specialized aircraft components, avionics upgrades, and logistics integration services. These partnerships are characterized by long-term sustainment contracts and technical collaboration to address complex engineering challenges in aging aircraft systems. Additional vendors such as GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC and Quality Biological, Inc. support niche maintenance and specialized supply chain functions, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven technical expertise in aerospace logistics. A strong commitment to small business participation is evident in Brown’s contracting patterns, with 41.3% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the aerospace supply base, particularly among firms capable of supporting niche manufacturing and maintenance requirements. The procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, with significant activity also in 488190 for air transportation support services. Brown’s expertise lies in acquiring precision-engineered components, electroplated parts, and avionics systems critical to aircraft sustainment, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace logistics and lifecycle support procurement.