David W Stevens

David W. Stevens serves as a Contracting Officer for U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom), code HTC711, where he manages critical procurement activities supporting global military mobility operations. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition programs focused on expeditionary logistics, air transport, and port sustainment, ensuring timely delivery of personnel and equipment across all domains. Stevens specializes in nonscheduled chartered air transportation services under NAICS 481211, overseeing complex, time-sensitive contracts that enable rapid deployment and theater access for DoD missions. He works closely with operational stakeholders to align contracting strategies with mission-critical timelines and regulatory compliance under FAR and DFARS frameworks. Stevens maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including UNCOMN LLC, PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC., RAMPART AVIATION, LLC, FANCIULLI EGISTO S.R.L., and MOUNTAIN AVIATION, LLC—each providing specialized air mobility, cargo charter, and expeditionary aviation services. These partnerships are characterized by sustained performance, operational flexibility, and adherence to stringent DoD safety and security protocols. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, scalability, and rapid response capabilities, often requiring multi-year, task-order-based arrangements to meet dynamic global demand. While the majority of his acquisitions—80%—are conducted without set-asides to ensure maximum competition and operational readiness, Stevens consistently allocates 20% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation in high-stakes mobility contracts, prioritizing qualified firms with proven aviation logistics expertise rather than socioeconomic categories. His technical domain is exclusively focused on NAICS 481211, encompassing nonscheduled chartered passenger and cargo air transportation services tailored to military requirements. Stevens procures aircraft, crew, maintenance, and operational support for austere environments, ensuring compliance with DoD airworthiness standards and expeditionary logistics doctrine. His expertise lies in managing high-tempo, mission-critical air mobility contracts that demand precision, adaptability, and global coordination.