Donald A. Biebel

Donald A. Biebel serves as a Contract Specialist within the Military Sealift Command (MSC), where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic sealift and ocean transportation contracts critical to U.S. naval readiness. Responsible for the full lifecycle of acquisition actions, Biebel manages complex procurement actions for government-owned and chartered vessels, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical operational requirements. His portfolio centers on deep-sea freight transportation, navigational services, and maritime support activities that sustain global naval logistics. As a key liaison between MSC’s operational needs and industry capabilities, he ensures timely, cost-effective, and compliant contract award and administration to maintain a responsive and resilient sealift fleet. Biebel collaborates with a diverse range of maritime service providers, including vessel operators, marine engineering firms, and port support contractors, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with experienced maritime contractors capable of delivering specialized ocean transportation and afloat support services under time-sensitive, high-stakes conditions. His working relationships emphasize reliability, technical proficiency, and compliance with Department of Defense standards for vessel operations and crew management. Biebel’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with approximately 93% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he maintains a consistent, albeit modest, commitment to small business participation, with roughly 7% of awards directed under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5. While he does not routinely prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his approach supports socioeconomic goals by ensuring qualified small businesses have equitable access to non-set-aside opportunities in the maritime sector. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) and 488330 (Navigational Services to Shipping), with additional emphasis on port and harbor operations and water transportation support. Biebel specializes in acquiring vessel charter services, crewing arrangements, marine navigation systems, and logistical support for military sealift operations, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with maritime regulatory frameworks and operational requirements essential to expeditionary warfare.