Arlene Y. Davis

Arlene Y. Davis serves as a Contracting Officer for U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom), where she plays a critical role in executing the Department of Defense’s global mobility mission through the acquisition of logistics, transportation, and expeditionary support services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning air, sea, land, and rail mobility operations, with a focus on port and terminal operations, rapid deployment enablers, and sustainment infrastructure. Her acquisitions directly support theater access and force projection, ensuring the timely movement of personnel and materiel across contested and austere environments. Davis operates under FAR and DFARS frameworks to deliver mission-critical capabilities while maintaining strict compliance with defense procurement standards. Davis maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including UNCOMN LLC, PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC., RAMPART AVIATION, LLC, FANCIULLI EGISTO S.R.L., and MOUNTAIN AVIATION, LLC, reflecting a strong emphasis on specialized aviation and expeditionary logistics providers. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for experienced vendors with proven capabilities in military airlift, cargo handling, and global mobility support, often involving complex performance-based service contracts. She frequently engages contractors with international operational experience and niche technical expertise in defense transportation systems. Arlene demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with nearly 43% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also regularly utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides and Women-Owned Small Business programs, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster socioeconomic diversity among vendors supporting national defense mobility. Her contracting approach prioritizes competitive small business engagement while maintaining mission readiness and operational flexibility. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Administrative Management Consulting Services, Other Professional Services, and Apparel Accessories Manufacturing—indicating a broad scope that extends beyond traditional logistics into operational support, program management, and specialized uniform and gear procurement. While aviation and mobility services dominate her portfolio, her technical expertise spans integrated logistics planning, performance-based contracting, and supply chain resilience for global expeditionary operations.