Regina Gardner

Regina Gardner serves as a Contract Specialist at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) within the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical aviation sustainment capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for parts, maintenance services, and avionics systems essential to the operational readiness of Coast Guard rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, including legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Her portfolio centers on ensuring the continuous availability of technical components and support services through competitive contracting mechanisms, with a focus on long-term sustainment and modernization initiatives aligned with the ALC’s strategic objectives. Gardner maintains established relationships with key industry partners including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, among others, often engaging them for complex technical integrations, component repairs, and logistics support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-reliability aviation systems under stringent military specifications. She consistently works with contractors possessing AS9100 certification and defense supply chain credentials to ensure quality and traceability across the lifecycle of procurements. Her procurement activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic classifications, though she remains compliant with all federal small business policies. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award patterns, she adheres to all applicable subcontracting and reporting requirements. Gardner’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting her deep specialization in avionics, flight control components, and support equipment. She also frequently procures technical consulting services under NAICS 541690 and software solutions under NAICS 511210, demonstrating expertise in both hardware sustainment and digital systems integration for aviation platforms.