Kiley Brown

Kiley Brown serves as a key procurement lead at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistics Center, where they oversee the acquisition of mission-critical aviation components and sustainment services essential to maintaining the Coast Guard’s rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. Responsible for managing the lifecycle support of legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry, Brown handles complex contracts for avionics, structural parts, and auxiliary equipment, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant sourcing. Their work directly supports the ALC’s mandate to extend service life, enhance reliability, and modernize airborne systems under stringent defense logistics protocols. Brown maintains strategic relationships with leading aerospace and defense contractors including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, partnering with firms that specialize in certified aviation parts, maintenance support, and integrated logistics solutions. These vendor relationships are characterized by long-term sustainment agreements, technical collaboration on obsolescence management, and performance-based contracting models designed to ensure fleet-wide interoperability and supply chain resilience. A strong advocate for small business participation, Brown consistently directs nearly 39% of acquisitions to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the defense aerospace ecosystem. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate, the emphasis on small business awards aligns with broader Coast Guard initiatives to foster innovation and diversify the supplier base for critical aviation systems. The procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly focused on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in sourcing specialized avionics, flight control components, and mission-critical hardware. Secondary activity in NAICS 488190 underscores involvement in air transportation support services, including technical maintenance and logistics integration, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the full aviation sustainment value chain.