James T. Carlisle

James T. Carlisle serves as a key procurement lead within U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom), supporting the agency’s global mobility mission through the acquisition of critical logistics and transportation capabilities. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on expeditionary logistics, port and terminal operations, and rapid deployment support, ensuring the seamless movement of personnel and materiel across air, sea, land, and rail domains. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with USTransCom’s mission to enable theater access and sustainment, with a strong emphasis on operational readiness and supply chain resilience. Carlisle maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including UNCOMN LLC, PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC., RAMPART AVIATION, LLC, FANCIULLI EGISTO S.R.L., and MOUNTAIN AVIATION, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche aviation, freight logistics, and international transport services, indicating a preference for experienced, mission-capable vendors with proven expertise in military-grade mobility solutions. His contracting patterns suggest a reliance on established industry partners capable of delivering complex, time-sensitive operational support under demanding conditions. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 84.6% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a mission-first orientation toward capability and reliability over socioeconomic preferences. However, he maintains a measurable commitment to small business participation, with 15.4% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating balanced support for qualified small entities without compromising operational requirements. Carlisle’s primary NAICS focus centers on Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (541614), with significant activity in Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing (336510) and Specialized Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (484230). This underscores his technical expertise in integrated multimodal logistics systems, infrastructure modernization, and supply chain optimization for defense mobility operations.