Kelsy Burris

Kelsy Burris supports the U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom) in executing critical global mobility acquisitions, ensuring the timely and efficient movement of military personnel and materiel across air, sea, land, and rail domains. Though her official title is not listed, her procurement activities are central to sustaining expeditionary logistics and port operations, with a primary focus on marine cargo handling services essential to theater access and sustainment. She manages contract vehicles that enable rapid deployment support, terminal operations, and expeditionary supply chain resilience, working closely with specialized vendors to meet the unique demands of military logistics under dynamic operational conditions. Burris maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of high-capability contractors, including UNCOMN LLC, PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC., RAMPART AVIATION, LLC, FANCIULLI EGISTO S.R.L., and MOUNTAIN AVIATION, LLC. These relationships reflect a preference for experienced, globally operational providers with proven expertise in military logistics, cargo handling, and expeditionary port support. Her contracting patterns suggest a reliance on established vendors with demonstrated capacity to deliver complex, time-sensitive services under austere conditions, often involving international coordination and specialized equipment. Burris’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict no set-aside approach, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a strategic emphasis on capability and performance over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing mission-critical readiness and operational continuity. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, the nature of the work attracts firms of varying sizes with specialized technical competencies. Her procurement focus is exclusively aligned with NAICS 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling), underscoring deep expertise in port terminal operations, containerized cargo transfer, and expeditionary logistics infrastructure support. She procures services related to stevedoring, cargo stowage, crane operations, and port security coordination—critical functions that underpin USTransCom’s global mobility mission.