Melissa A Deglau

Melissa A. Deglau serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistics Center, where she supports the sustainment and modernization of the Coast Guard’s rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. Her role centers on managing complex acquisition programs for mission-critical aviation components, including avionics, engine parts, and auxiliary systems essential to operational readiness. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from requirements definition through award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with the ALC’s strategic goals of extending service life for legacy platforms like the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Deglau’s acquisitions are heavily focused on technical maintenance support, logistics integration, and engineering services critical to sustaining Coast Guard aviation operations. Deglau maintains consistent working relationships with leading aerospace and defense contractors, including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC. These partnerships reflect a reliance on Tier-1 systems integrators and specialized logistics providers capable of delivering certified aviation parts, maintenance kits, and sustainment solutions under stringent military standards. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based contracting, and technical compliance with FAA and DoD airworthiness requirements. Deglau’s contracting portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on securing the highest technical capability and operational reliability, prioritizing mission need over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally targeted, vendors of all sizes compete on technical merit, performance history, and supply chain readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), reflecting deep expertise in aviation component sourcing, maintenance support services, and technical engineering. She routinely acquires custom-engineered avionics, flight control systems, and sustainment kits for legacy aircraft, demonstrating specialized knowledge in military aviation logistics and systems integration.