Tabitha L Bakely

Tabitha L. Bakely serves as a Contract Specialist within the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical aviation sustainment capabilities. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, she specializes in acquiring aircraft parts, avionics systems, and technical support services essential to maintaining the operational readiness of Coast Guard rotary- and fixed-wing fleets, including the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Her acquisitions directly support the ALC’s mandate to extend service life, modernize legacy platforms, and ensure logistical continuity for deployed aviation assets, requiring deep familiarity with defense procurement regulations and technical specifications for aerospace components. Bakely maintains consistent working relationships with leading aerospace and defense contractors, including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, among others. These partnerships span the procurement of certified aviation components, maintenance support services, and integrated logistics solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term sustainment planning, fostering collaborative vendor relationships grounded in reliability and regulatory adherence. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she ensures fair access to opportunities through transparent solicitation practices and rigorous evaluation criteria. Bakely’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—reflecting her specialization in procuring flight-critical components such as avionics modules, structural parts, and auxiliary systems. She also manages engineering services (NAICS 541330) and air transportation support (NAICS 488190), demonstrating expertise in both hardware acquisition and technical support contracting within the military aviation domain.