Carey N Gropp

Carey N. Gropp serves as a Contract Specialist within U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom), responsible for executing complex procurement actions that support the Department of Defense’s global mobility mission. Specializing in expeditionary logistics and transportation infrastructure, Gropp manages acquisitions for critical services enabling air, sea, land, and rail mobility operations. Their portfolio centers on technical support, aviation services, and transportation systems integration, ensuring rapid deployment and sustainment capabilities across theater environments. Gropp plays a pivotal role in translating operational requirements into compliant, mission-critical contracts under FAR and DFARS frameworks. Gropp maintains consistent working relationships with a select 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 reflect a focus on niche aviation support, expeditionary logistics, and international transportation services. The contracting patterns indicate a preference for experienced, high-reliability vendors capable of delivering time-sensitive, mission-critical solutions under dynamic operational conditions, often involving international compliance and security protocols. While the majority of acquisitions—76.5%—are conducted without set-asides, Gropp demonstrates a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 11.8% of awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and another 11.8% for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures access to specialized capabilities while actively promoting small business participation in defense transportation support. Gropp’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting a strong emphasis on software-driven logistics systems, command and control platforms, and digital port operations tools. Additional activity in NAICS 488210 and 488999 underscores expertise in rail and multimodal transportation support, while 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) highlights engagement in secure, global comms infrastructure for deployed forces.