Brenda Marshall

Brenda Marshall serves as the primary contracting lead for U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom), overseeing the acquisition of critical air mobility services that support global military logistics and expeditionary operations. In this role, she manages the procurement of nonscheduled chartered air transportation capabilities essential for rapid deployment, port-to-port sustainment, and theater access. Her acquisitions directly enable USTransCom’s mission to ensure seamless movement of personnel and cargo across air, land, sea, and rail domains, with a focus on contingency response and operational readiness. She routinely handles complex, time-sensitive contract actions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, prioritizing agile, mission-critical solutions aligned with defense mobility requirements. Marshall maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of specialized aviation providers, including UNCOMN LLC, PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC., RAMPART AVIATION, LLC, FANCIULLI EGISTO S.R.L., and MOUNTAIN AVIATION, LLC. These contractors deliver chartered passenger and freight air services under flexible, performance-based agreements tailored to dynamic operational demands. Her working relationships reflect a preference for proven, mission-experienced vendors with proven track records in global air mobility, often involving long-term, task-order-based contracts that prioritize reliability and rapid response over fixed-term obligations. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 42.9% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small aviation firms within the defense mobility ecosystem. Marshall’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation) and 481212 (Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation), reflecting deep expertise in non-scheduled air cargo and passenger transport services. She specializes in acquiring aircraft capable of operating in austere environments, including military-qualified cargo aircraft, VIP transport platforms, and aerial logistics assets supporting expeditionary port and terminal operations.