Chiara Ransome

Chiara Ransome serves as a primary contracting professional within DLA Troop Support, playing a pivotal role in securing mission-critical equipment that sustains U.S. military readiness across global operations. Focused on the acquisition of industrial and commercial HVAC systems, air purification technologies, and specialized climate control infrastructure, she ensures the timely delivery of high-performance, deployable environmental systems essential for troop welfare and operational continuity. Her procurement activities directly support the Department of Defense’s sustainment objectives by aligning acquisition strategies with fielded operational requirements, emphasizing durability, reliability, and logistical compatibility in austere environments. Ransome maintains consistent working relationships with leading industrial suppliers including WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ENGINEERED COIL COMPANY, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC., AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and JOHNSON CONTROLS NAVY SYSTEMS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established manufacturers with proven expertise in defense-grade air handling, thermal management, and mission-critical ventilation systems. Her contracting approach prioritizes performance-based specifications and technical compliance, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in quality assurance and supply chain resilience. While the majority of her acquisitions—86.8%—are conducted as full and open competitions, Ransome demonstrates measured support for small business participation, with notable allocations to Total Small Business Set-Asides (10.3%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides (2.3%). Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach: prioritizing competitive efficiency while actively enabling qualified small businesses to contribute to critical defense infrastructure programs. Her technical domain centers on NAICS 333413 for industrial fan and blower systems, complemented by significant activity in NAICS 333415 for commercial refrigeration and climate control equipment. She routinely procures engineered air handling units, specialized heating and ventilation components, and integrated environmental control systems designed for expeditionary and fixed-site military installations, demonstrating deep familiarity with MIL-SPEC thermal and air quality standards.