Wade D. Johnson

Wade D. Johnson serves as a HU25 Contracting Officer at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) of the U.S. Coast Guard, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical aviation sustainment systems and components. His portfolio centers on ensuring the operational readiness of Coast Guard rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, including legacy platforms such as the MH-65E Dauphin and HC-144 Ocean Sentry. Johnson oversees the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—focusing on parts, avionics, maintenance support, and auxiliary equipment essential to fleet longevity and mission continuity. He plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategy with the ALC’s strategic objective of extending service life through reliable, technologically sound sustainment solutions. Johnson maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading aerospace and defense contractors including ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., AIRBUS US SPACE & DEFENSE INC, AVIATRIX INC, and GOLDBELT INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC. These partnerships are primarily centered on the procurement of specialized aircraft components, avionics upgrades, and integrated logistics support services. His approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based contracting to ensure compliance with stringent military aviation standards and supply chain resilience. His contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 97.4% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is minimal at 2.6%, it is strategically aligned with qualified vendors capable of delivering high-integrity aviation parts and support services. Johnson’s procurement focus is overwhelmingly concentrated in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting his deep specialization in sourcing flight-critical components, avionics interfaces, and support equipment. He also engages in acquisitions under NAICS 488190 for air transportation support services, demonstrating expertise in technical maintenance logistics and supply chain integration for complex military aircraft systems.