James Shaw

James Shaw serves as a Contract Officer for U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom), code HTC711, where he plays a critical role in executing the Department of Defense’s global mobility mission through the acquisition of expeditionary air transportation services. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting the rapid deployment and sustainment of military personnel and cargo across air, sea, land, and rail domains, with a primary focus on nonscheduled air transportation for theater access and contingency operations. His acquisitions ensure the timely movement of critical assets in austere and high-tempo environments, directly enabling USTransCom’s operational readiness and strategic reach. Shaw maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized air transportation providers, including UNCOMN LLC, PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC., RAMPART AVIATION, LLC, FANCIULLI EGISTO S.R.L., and MOUNTAIN AVIATION, LLC. These contractors are selected for their proven capability in operating military-certified aircraft, managing complex logistics in contested or remote environments, and delivering on-demand air mobility solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous compliance with DoD airworthiness standards, and sustained vendor accountability through performance evaluation systems. Shaw’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside strategy, with no utilization of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. His acquisitions prioritize mission-critical capability and operational reliability over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with USTransCom’s mandate to ensure uninterrupted global mobility regardless of vendor size or certification status. His primary technical focus is NAICS 481219 — Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation — encompassing charter air cargo, military airlift support, aerial refueling coordination, and expeditionary airfield operations. He specializes in procuring aircraft capable of operating from unimproved runways, transporting oversized or hazardous cargo, and supporting joint force operations in denied or austere theaters, demonstrating deep expertise in defense aviation logistics and contingency mobility contracting.