Howard E. Bruner

Howard E. Bruner serves as a Contract Transportation Specialist, responsible for managing and executing transportation-related acquisitions to support federal logistics and mobility requirements. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while facilitating the efficient movement of goods and services through contracted transportation networks. His work is central to the agency’s mission of maintaining reliable, cost-effective, and secure transportation infrastructure, with a primary focus on postal delivery systems and long-haul freight operations. Bruner handles competitive solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, managing both sole-source and full-and-open procurements to meet operational timelines and service standards. Bruner’s contractor relationships are predominantly with large-scale transportation providers specializing in postal and truckload freight services. He works closely with national carriers and logistics firms qualified to handle high-volume, time-sensitive shipments across extended geographic networks. While no specific contractor names are available, his procurement patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven capacity in regulated freight environments, particularly those with experience in U.S. Postal Service compliance and DOT safety standards. His working relationships reflect a focus on performance-based contracting and service-level accountability. Bruner’s set-aside preferences show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 98.7% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, he maintains a consistent, albeit limited, commitment to small business participation, with 1.3% of awards directed toward Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This reflects a balanced approach—prioritizing operational efficiency while still supporting veteran-owned enterprises where feasible and compliant. His procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 491110 (Postal Service), encompassing mail transport, sorting facility logistics, and postal route management. The remaining 3.9% of activity falls under NAICS 484121 (General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload), indicating expertise in intermodal freight coordination. Bruner’s domain expertise lies in securing transportation services that meet stringent federal delivery standards, particularly those governing postal network integrity and nationwide freight reliability.