Valerie A Taylor

Valerie A. Taylor serves as a key procurement lead within the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) of the U.S. Coast Guard, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain the operational readiness of the Coast Guard’s rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. Her work centers on securing mission-critical aviation components, avionics systems, and auxiliary equipment essential to extending the service life of legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracting actions—from requirements validation and market research to source selection and contract administration—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and the ALC’s strategic modernization goals. Taylor maintains consistent partnerships with leading aerospace and defense contractors, including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, and AVIATRIX INC, who provide advanced avionics, maintenance support packages, and integrated logistics solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term sustainment contracts with vendors possessing deep technical expertise in military-grade aircraft systems, fostering collaborative relationships that prioritize reliability, traceability, and supply chain resilience. She also engages GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC for specialized maintenance and repair services, reinforcing a vendor ecosystem grounded in proven performance and technical compliance. Taylor’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through socioeconomic programs, her focus remains on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic classifications. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in sourcing flight-critical components such as flight control actuators, sensor suites, and auxiliary power units. She also engages NAICS 336412 for engine-related parts, demonstrating specialized knowledge in turbine and reciprocating engine sustainment for Coast Guard aviation assets.