Catherine L. Brodo

Catherine L. Brodo serves as a Contract Specialist with the Military Sealift Command (MSC), where she plays a critical role in executing complex maritime logistics acquisitions that support the Department of Defense’s global sealift mission. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for strategic ocean transportation, afloat support services, and specialized vessel operations, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements. Her work directly enables the readiness of the government-owned and chartered fleet that sustains naval expeditionary operations worldwide. Brodo specializes in procurement actions involving long-term service contracts, charter agreements, and technical support services essential to maintaining operational continuity across the world’s oceans. While specific contractor names are not available, Brodo routinely engages with a diverse range of maritime service providers, including vessel operators, navigational support firms, and marine engineering contractors. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven experience in deep-sea freight, port operations, and shipboard maintenance. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability in high-stakes, mission-critical environments. Brodo’s contracting portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes small business participation, particularly among firms certified as small disadvantaged businesses, while maintaining flexibility for full and open competition where appropriate. Her set-aside strategy aligns with MSC’s broader commitment to expanding the industrial base and enhancing competition among qualified maritime service providers. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes related to deep-sea freight transportation (483111), port and harbor operations (488310), and navigational services to shipping (488330), reflecting her deep expertise in maritime logistics. She also procures specialized services in testing laboratories and flooring contractors to support vessel readiness and maintenance. Brodo’s technical domain expertise centers on the operational requirements of government-owned and chartered vessels, ensuring that all acquisitions align with MSC’s mission of global force projection and sustained naval presence.