Jay M. Standring

Jay M. Standring serves as a Contract Specialist Intern with the Military Sealift Command (MSC), supporting the acquisition and management of critical maritime logistics contracts essential to U.S. naval expeditionary operations. In this role, he assists in the full lifecycle procurement process—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing primarily on deep-sea freight transportation and engineering services. His work directly enables MSC’s mission to sustain global sealift capabilities through government-owned and chartered vessels, ensuring operational readiness and strategic mobility for naval forces. He operates under FAR and DFARS guidelines, gaining hands-on experience with complex maritime acquisition frameworks and interagency coordination. While specific contractor names are not currently available, Standring engages with a diverse range of vendors including ocean transportation providers, maritime engineering firms, and vessel maintenance contractors. His interactions reflect a standard government procurement model centered on competitive bidding, performance-based contracting, and compliance with federal maritime standards. He supports the evaluation of technical proposals and contract modifications, fostering transparent and accountable vendor relationships aligned with MSC’s operational requirements. Standring’s procurement activities reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 92.7% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, consistent with MSC’s large-scale, mission-critical needs. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 7.3% of contracts designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced approach—prioritizing operational efficiency while ensuring meaningful opportunities for qualified small businesses in the maritime sector. His primary industry focus lies in NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), accounting for nearly 80% of acquisitions, followed by engineering services under 541330. He routinely supports procurements for chartered cargo vessels, vessel maintenance, and maritime logistics support systems, developing expertise in ocean transportation regulation, vessel chartering, and maritime infrastructure contracting. His technical domain knowledge centers on the operational demands of afloat logistics and the regulatory frameworks governing commercial maritime operations.