Ty DeHart

Ty DeHart serves as a key procurement professional within the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) of the Department of Homeland Security, supporting the U.S. Coast Guard’s aviation sustainment mission. He manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical aviation systems, focusing on parts procurement, avionics modernization, and maintenance support for rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, including the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry platforms. His work ensures operational readiness through timely acquisition of certified aerospace components and technical services aligned with lifecycle sustainment requirements. DeHart specializes in sole-source and competitive procurements governed by FAR and DFARS regulations, often handling high-reliability, defense-qualified hardware and engineering support contracts. He maintains consistent working relationships with leading aerospace and defense contractors including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, as well as integrated logistics providers like GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC. These partnerships are typically structured around long-term sustainment agreements, technical support contracts, and direct procurement of certified aviation parts. DeHart’s procurement approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain integrity, and vendor performance metrics, fostering stable, mission-critical vendor relationships that prioritize reliability over cost alone. DeHart’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This indicates a strategic focus on mission-critical readiness over socioeconomic targets, prioritizing technical capability and proven performance from established industry suppliers. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, his acquisitions still incorporate qualified small businesses as subcontractors within broader prime contracts. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in sourcing airframe components, avionics modules, and support equipment for legacy and modernized Coast Guard aircraft. He also procures specialized systems under NAICS 336412 and 335999, demonstrating technical fluency in aircraft engine parts and mission-critical electrical components essential to aviation sustainment operations.