Anthony J. Laudano

Anthony J. Laudano serves as a Contracting Officer within the U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom), responsible for executing mission-critical procurement actions that support global military mobility. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on expeditionary logistics, port and terminal operations, and air transportation services essential to theater access and sustainment. His work ensures the timely movement of personnel and equipment across air, sea, land, and rail domains, directly enabling the Department of Defense’s strategic deployment objectives. Laudano specializes in complex, performance-based contracts requiring high operational reliability and rapid response capabilities, often involving international vendors and multi-modal logistics solutions. Laudano maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including UNCOMN LLC, PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC., RAMPART AVIATION, LLC, FANCIULLI EGISTO S.R.L., and MOUNTAIN AVIATION, LLC. These partnerships are primarily focused on niche aviation and marine cargo handling services, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in nonscheduled charter operations and port infrastructure support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance metrics, operational readiness, and compliance with Defense Transportation Regulation standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in mission alignment and accountability. Laudano’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While he does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his contracting strategy prioritizes capability, capacity, and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring that USTransCom’s global logistics requirements are met by the most qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status. His primary industry focus lies in NAICS 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling), which accounts for over 80% of his acquisitions, followed by nonscheduled air charter services under NAICS 481211 and 481212, and logistics consulting under 541614. He consistently procures specialized services including port terminal operations, aircraft charter for military cargo and personnel, and expeditionary logistics planning—demonstrating deep technical expertise in global mobility and defense transportation systems.