Jeannie Glienna

Jeannie Glienna serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Maritime Administration under the U.S. Department of Transportation, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that sustain the nation’s merchant marine infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions centered on facility modernization, environmental remediation, and specialized maintenance services critical to the operational readiness of federal maritime assets, including the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with the agency’s mission to preserve institutional assets and advance workforce training through targeted capital improvements and technical services. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, Glienna engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including firms specializing in industrial maintenance, environmental services, and technical support for maritime infrastructure. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach, fostering partnerships with both large-capacity contractors and small businesses capable of delivering niche, mission-critical services under firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement structures. Glienna demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while the majority—75%—are open to all competitors. This balance reflects a strategic effort to ensure market competition while actively promoting socioeconomic goals, though no specific preferences for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs are currently dominant in her portfolio. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511130 (Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers), reflecting a need for educational and training materials tied to maritime curriculum development. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and 333611 (Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing), indicating technical expertise in marine engineering systems. Additional activity in 323117 (Book Printing) and 524210 (Insurance Agencies and Brokerages) underscores her role in supporting administrative, logistical, and risk management functions essential to institutional operations.