Maggie Bochtler

Maggie Bochtler serves as a Contract Specialist at U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom), where she plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s global mobility mission through the acquisition of critical transportation and logistics services. She manages complex contracts supporting air, sea, land, and rail mobility operations, with a primary focus on expeditionary logistics, port and terminal support, and rapid deployment capabilities. Her acquisitions ensure the seamless movement of personnel and equipment across theater environments, aligning with USTransCom’s strategic imperatives for global reach and sustainment. Maggie specializes in performance-based, outcome-driven contracting approaches that emphasize operational readiness and mission-critical service delivery. Maggie 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 are centered on specialized aviation and airport operations services, including cargo airlift, aircraft maintenance, and expeditionary airfield support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry players with proven capabilities in high-tempo, contingency-driven environments, fostering long-term, performance-oriented vendor relationships built on reliability and operational synergy. Maggie’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories. She does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs, instead focusing on technical competency, operational readiness, and mission alignment as the primary selection criteria. Her approach prioritizes mission effectiveness over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring that USTransCom receives the highest-capability providers for time-sensitive global operations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 488119 (Other Airport Operations) and 481112 (Scheduled Freight Air Transportation), reflecting deep expertise in air cargo logistics, airfield support services, and freight airlift operations. She routinely acquires specialized aviation services such as charter air transport, cargo handling, ramp services, and expeditionary air mobility support, demonstrating technical fluency in military logistics and commercial aviation compliance frameworks.