James T. Carlisle

The Contract Specialist at U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom), identified by agency code HTC711, plays a critical role in executing the Department of Defense’s global mobility mission through the procurement of expeditionary logistics and transportation services. Responsible for managing complex acquisition cycles across air, sea, land, and rail domains, this specialist ensures the timely and efficient movement of personnel and materiel to support theater access and sustainment operations. Their portfolio centers on mission-critical contracts involving fuel logistics, heavy equipment transport, and maintenance of specialized mobility infrastructure, requiring deep familiarity with defense logistics frameworks and joint operational requirements. The Contract Specialist maintains consistent working relationships with key 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 specialized aviation support, port and terminal operations, and long-haul freight services essential to global force projection. The working relationship pattern is characterized by long-term performance-based contracts with repeat awardees, indicating a preference for proven capability, reliability, and compliance with military logistics standards. Vendor engagement emphasizes operational readiness and rapid response capabilities over price alone. This specialist does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, the contracting approach remains transparent and compliant with FAR guidelines, ensuring equitable access for all qualified vendors without preferential treatment. Primary procurement activity is concentrated in three NAICS categories: 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance), and 484121 (General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload). This reflects expertise in fuel supply chain management, maintenance of heavy-duty transport and logistics equipment, and the movement of bulk cargo via overland routes—core enablers of USTransCom’s global deployment and sustainment mission.