Victoria H. Kocher

Victoria H. Kocher serves as a Contract Specialist at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical aviation sustainment capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for aircraft parts, avionics systems, and technical support services essential to maintaining the Coast Guard’s rotary- and fixed-wing fleet, including legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Her portfolio emphasizes complex, technically demanding procurements governed by FAR and DFARS requirements, with a focus on ensuring continuous operational readiness through timely and compliant contracting actions. Kocher maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, AVIATRIX INC, and GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC. These partnerships span the design, manufacturing, and sustainment of specialized aviation components, maintenance support services, and avionics modernization solutions. Her contracting approach reflects a preference for established defense and aerospace contractors with proven track records in military aviation logistics, while also fostering long-term vendor collaboration to ensure supply chain resilience and technical interoperability. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 86% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 14% of acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission efficiency and socioeconomic goals. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her small business awards are strategically targeted to firms capable of delivering specialized aviation support services. Kocher’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), followed by 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) and 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring flight-critical components, maintenance tooling, and avionics sustainment services, demonstrating deep technical fluency in military aviation systems and lifecycle support requirements.