Mandi McKinsey

Mandi L. McKinsey serves as a SK1 Contracting Officer at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical aviation sustainment capabilities for the Coast Guard’s rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from requirements validation to contract award and administration—McKinsey ensures the timely procurement of spare parts, avionics components, and maintenance support systems essential to maintaining operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on technical, logistics-driven contracts aligned with the ALC’s mission to extend the service life of legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. McKinsey maintains established working relationships with key defense and aerospace contractors including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC, reflecting a preference for proven industry partners with deep expertise in military avionics, structural maintenance, and integrated logistics support. She also collaborates with specialized suppliers such as AVIATRIX INC and Quality Biological, Inc., indicating a diverse vendor base that spans high-tech aviation systems and niche support services. Her procurement strategy is heavily oriented toward small business participation, with approximately two-thirds of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. While no set-aside categories are dominant beyond small business, her consistent use of set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to foster vendor diversity and enhance supply chain resilience. McKinsey’s primary NAICS focus areas include 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing) and 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products), reflecting her procurement of specialized aircraft support equipment, ground handling systems, and custom-fabricated components. She also manages contracts in 336612 (Boat Building) and 812332 (Industrial Launderers), indicating a broad scope of logistics and maintenance infrastructure needs that support Coast Guard aviation operations across diverse operational environments.