Makayla R. Ellenburg

Makayla R. Ellenburg supports the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) of the U.S. Coast Guard in managing critical procurement activities essential to sustaining the service’s rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. She plays a vital role in ensuring the operational readiness of Coast Guard aviation assets by overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical aviation parts, avionics systems, and maintenance support services. Her work directly enables the extension of service life for legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry, aligning with the ALC’s mandate to maintain airworthiness through reliable supply chain management and technical sustainment. Ellenburg typically handles complex, long-term contracts involving engineering support, spare parts procurement, and system modernization efforts under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 acquisition frameworks. She maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, which provide advanced avionics, aircraft subsystems, and logistics integration services. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical reliability and lifecycle support, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering certified aviation components and sustainment solutions under strict military and FAA compliance standards. She also collaborates with GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC, and Quality Biological, Inc., reflecting a diverse vendor base that spans aerospace engineering and specialized logistics. Ellenburg’s contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 92% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 8% are allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. Her socioeconomic contracting practices prioritize capability over designation, ensuring that small businesses are engaged when they offer proven technical expertise. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep specialization in sourcing certified aviation components, maintenance kits, and auxiliary systems. She also engages in NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) procurements, securing technical support, maintenance training, and logistics infrastructure services critical to fleet sustainment. Her expertise centers on aviation systems integration, parts obsolescence management, and defense logistics compliance.