Lance Belben

CDR Lance Belben serves as a Contracting Officer at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistics Center, where he leads the acquisition and sustainment of mission-critical aviation systems for the Coast Guard’s rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, CDR Belben ensures the continued operational readiness of legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry through timely acquisition of engine components, avionics upgrades, and maintenance support systems. His portfolio is centered on technical, high-integrity contracts requiring stringent compliance with military aviation standards and long-term logistics planning, making him a pivotal figure in sustaining the Coast Guard’s airborne mission capability. CDR Belben maintains enduring relationships with industry leaders including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, partnering with firms possessing deep expertise in aerospace systems integration, avionics sustainment, and mission-critical spare parts supply. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based logistics and long-term service agreements that align with the ALC’s goal of maximizing aircraft availability. He also collaborates with specialized providers such as GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC, fostering vendor partnerships that combine technical proficiency with responsive supply chain support. CDR Belben’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict focus on full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-asides. This reflects a strategic prioritization of technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring access to the most qualified suppliers for complex aviation systems. While small business participation is not a primary contracting mechanism in his portfolio, his approach remains compliant with federal acquisition regulations and emphasizes value-driven outcomes over socioeconomic categorization. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), where he acquires turbine engine components, propulsion subsystems, and precision-machined airframe parts essential to aircraft sustainment. CDR Belben’s technical expertise spans military aviation powerplants, maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) protocols, and life-cycle logistics, positioning him as a subject matter expert in the specialized domain of Coast Guard aviation sustainment.