Raymond V. Marler

Raymond V. Marler serves as a secondary procurement liaison at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) under the Department of Homeland Security, supporting the U.S. Coast Guard’s aviation sustainment mission. He plays a critical role in facilitating the acquisition of mission-critical aviation components and maintenance support services for legacy and modernized aircraft platforms, including the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. His responsibilities include coordinating contract execution, ensuring compliance with defense logistics standards, and enabling timely delivery of parts and avionics systems essential to operational readiness. Marler typically handles complex, technical acquisitions involving aircraft subsystems, repair kits, and specialized maintenance support contracts, working closely with senior contracting officers to align procurement with lifecycle sustainment goals. Marler maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, which provide advanced avionics, structural components, and logistics integration services. He also collaborates with GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC for depot-level maintenance support and Quality Biological, Inc. for specialized aviation environmental systems. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability, supply chain resilience, and adherence to military specifications, fostering a stable ecosystem of qualified suppliers capable of meeting stringent Coast Guard aviation standards. Marler’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 85.6% of acquisitions issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on mission-critical urgency and technical specificity over socioeconomic categorization. However, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides, which account for 14.4% of awards, demonstrating a measured commitment to expanding the supplier base while prioritizing capability and readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in sourcing flight-critical components, avionics interfaces, and auxiliary systems. He also manages support activities under NAICS 488190, ensuring seamless integration of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. This technical domain requires precise knowledge of FAA and DoD certification standards, underscoring his role in sustaining the Coast Guard’s aging fleet through precision engineering and qualified supply chain management.