Clarice J Turner

Clarice J. Turner serves as a Contract Specialist within the Military Sealift Command (N00033), where she plays a critical role in executing complex acquisitions that support the Department of Defense’s global sealift and afloat logistics mission. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for strategic maritime transportation services, vessel support systems, and technical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DoD-specific procurement policies. Her work directly enables the operational readiness of MSC’s government-owned and chartered fleet by securing reliable, mission-critical services that sustain naval expeditionary operations worldwide. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Turner routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in deep-sea and coastal freight transportation, as well as maritime logistics support providers. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established commercial carriers and technical service firms with proven capabilities in ocean transport, vessel maintenance, and maritime systems integration. She fosters collaborative, performance-based relationships with contractors to ensure operational continuity and mission resilience across dynamic global theaters. Turner’s procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on open competition, with 85.3% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the scale and strategic nature of MSC’s requirements. However, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 14.7% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with DoD’s socioeconomic goals. Her approach balances mission necessity with meaningful opportunities for qualified small businesses, particularly in specialized maritime and technical service categories. Her primary NAICS focus lies in Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), complemented by significant activity in Computer Facilities Management (541513) and Computer Systems Design (541512), indicating expertise in procuring both physical logistics and digital infrastructure services. She also oversees security and patrol services (561612) for vessel and port operations, demonstrating a multidisciplinary command of maritime acquisition domains essential to MSC’s mission.