Craig A Miller

Craig A. Miller serves as a Contract Specialist within the Military Sealift Command (MSC), where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex maritime logistics acquisitions critical to the Department of Defense’s global force projection mission. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, Miller specializes in deep-sea transportation contracts under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations while supporting MSC’s operational readiness through timely vessel chartering, maintenance support, and auxiliary services. His work directly enables the sustainment of the government-owned and chartered fleet that underpins naval expeditionary operations worldwide. Miller’s contracting activities are primarily directed toward large-scale commercial maritime service providers, with consistent engagement with experienced ocean transportation contractors capable of operating and maintaining roll-on/roll-off, dry cargo, and fuel tanker vessels. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he routinely collaborates with established maritime carriers possessing U.S.-flagged fleets, qualified maritime labor certifications, and robust vessel maintenance infrastructures. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, risk mitigation, and adherence to maritime safety and environmental standards. Miller’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 96.8% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on mission-critical capacity over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, he maintains a measured commitment to small business participation, consistently allocating approximately 3.2% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating balanced adherence to federal socioeconomic goals without compromising operational urgency. His technical expertise centers on NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), which accounts for over 92% of his acquisitions. He procures specialized ocean transport services, including heavy-lift cargo movement, containerized logistics, and underway replenishment support, alongside ancillary services under NAICS 488390. His domain knowledge encompasses vessel chartering, maritime logistics integration, and fleet sustainment—critical competencies for sustaining the Navy’s global sealift infrastructure.