Ryan M. Suchy

Ryan M. Suchy serves as a key procurement professional within the U.S. Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistics Center, where he supports the sustainment and modernization of mission-critical rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft systems. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle acquisition of aviation parts, avionics components, and technical support services essential to maintaining operational readiness. Suchy specializes in complex, high-precision procurements under FAR Part 15, often managing competitive solicitations for legacy platform sustainment, including the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. His work ensures the continuous availability of airworthiness-critical components through strategic sourcing, contract administration, and supplier performance oversight. Suchy maintains enduring relationships with leading aerospace and defense contractors, including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, who provide advanced avionics, maintenance support, and logistics integration services. He also collaborates with specialized providers such as GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC for depot-level maintenance and Quality Biological, Inc. for niche aviation environmental systems. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established Tier 1 suppliers with proven technical capabilities and defense-grade quality systems, emphasizing reliability, traceability, and compliance with military and FAA standards. His procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly dominated by open, unrestricted competitions, with 98.1% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation remains minimal—accounting for just 1.9% of awards across 8(a) and total small business categories—his approach prioritizes mission-critical performance over socioeconomic targets, aligning with the ALC’s emphasis on operational continuity and technical fidelity. The majority of Suchy’s acquisitions fall under NAICS 336413, focusing on the procurement of specialized aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, including flight control systems, sensors, and structural components. He also manages engineering services under NAICS 541330 for technical refreshes and avionics upgrades, demonstrating deep expertise in aviation sustainment, systems integration, and defense logistics.