Jennifer L. Gherardini

Jennifer L. Gherardini serves as a Contract Specialist at U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom), where she plays a critical role in executing the agency’s global mobility mission through the acquisition of expeditionary logistics and transportation services. She manages complex, mission-critical contracts supporting the movement of personnel and equipment across air, sea, land, and rail domains, ensuring rapid deployment and sustainment for military operations worldwide. Her acquisitions primarily focus on deep sea freight transportation, requiring deep technical understanding of international shipping protocols, port operations, and military cargo handling standards. Gherardini ensures compliance with DoD procurement regulations while aligning contract execution with USTransCom’s strategic imperatives for operational readiness and global reach. Gherardini maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including UNCOMN LLC, PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC., RAMPART AVIATION, LLC, FANCIULLI EGISTO S.R.L., and MOUNTAIN AVIATION, LLC, all of which provide specialized transportation and logistics support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in global freight movement, port terminal operations, and expeditionary air and maritime lift. These partnerships are characterized by consistent recompete cycles, performance-based contract structures, and a focus on reliability, scalability, and compliance with Defense Transportation Regulation standards. Gherardini’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects USTransCom’s operational urgency and the specialized nature of deep sea freight services, which often require large-scale, globally integrated providers with certified infrastructure and international regulatory expertise. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she ensures all procurements adhere to FAR requirements for fair and transparent competition. Her primary specialization lies in NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), where she procures ocean carrier services, containerized cargo transport, and port-to-port logistics solutions. Gherardini’s expertise centers on maritime supply chain integrity, vessel chartering, and compliance with international maritime law, making her a key enabler of USTransCom’s global logistics network.