Stephanie O Reams

Stephanie O. Reams serves as the primary contracting lead for the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) under the Department of Homeland Security, where she oversees the acquisition of mission-critical aviation sustainment systems for the U.S. Coast Guard’s rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. Her role is central to ensuring operational readiness by managing the procurement of spare parts, avionics upgrades, and maintenance support services for legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Reams handles complex, technical acquisitions spanning engineering support, logistics integration, and system modernization, often coordinating with maintenance depots and technical stakeholders to align procurement with lifecycle readiness goals. She maintains long-standing relationships with key industry partners including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, firms with deep expertise in aerospace systems integration and avionics sustainment. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based service contracts and technical compliance, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors capable of delivering certified parts, overhaul services, and software-defined avionics solutions. She also engages GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC for specialized logistics support, reflecting a preference for established defense aerospace contractors with proven track records in military aviation maintenance. Reams’ procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission-critical reliability over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing vendor qualifications and system interoperability over small business set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), indicating deep specialization in sourcing certified aircraft components, maintenance kits, and technical support services. She consistently acquires high-integrity parts, avionics refurbishment, and mission-critical support systems, demonstrating expertise in defense aviation logistics and Federal Aviation Regulation-compliant procurement practices.