Bruce Markman

Bruce A. Markman serves as a Contracting Officer for the Maritime Administration under the U.S. Department of Transportation, where he manages the acquisition of critical maritime infrastructure, operational support services, and vessel maintenance solutions essential to sustaining the National Defense Reserve Fleet and the U.S. Merchant Marine. His portfolio encompasses a broad range of procurement activities aligned with the agency’s mission to ensure maritime readiness, including logistics, engineering, construction, and specialized technical services. Markman plays a pivotal role in executing compliant, strategic acquisitions that support national security and commercial maritime capabilities, often navigating complex regulatory frameworks under FAR Part 19 and Title 46 U.S.C. He maintains a consistent working relationship with CONNECTA SATELLITE SOLUTIONS LLC, a key vendor providing advanced communications and satellite-based systems critical to maritime operations. His contracting approach reflects a preference for established small business partners, particularly those with technical expertise in maritime support domains, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. Markman demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 56% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation. He also regularly utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides and service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides, aligning with federal mandates to promote equitable access and economic opportunity in defense-related procurement. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), underscoring his technical expertise in maritime infrastructure modernization and vessel sustainment. He also procures specialized services such as drycleaning and food service support for federal maritime facilities, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of both operational and ancillary needs within the agency’s unique ecosystem.