Marilyn J May

Marilyn J. May serves as a key procurement professional within the Military Sealift Command (MSC), supporting the Department of Defense’s strategic sealift mission by managing acquisitions critical to global naval logistics. Her responsibilities encompass the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for ocean transportation services, vessel support systems, and specialized logistics solutions that sustain U.S. naval operations worldwide. She routinely handles complex, mission-critical procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, focusing on deep-sea freight transportation and afloat support capabilities essential to expeditionary warfare and sustained maritime presence. Her work ensures the readiness of MSC’s government-owned and chartered vessel fleet through timely, compliant, and operationally effective contracting. While specific contractor names are not available, Marilyn engages with a diverse range of vendors specializing in maritime logistics, equipment leasing, and technical support services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven capabilities in deep-sea transport and naval support systems, often requiring specialized certifications and operational experience. She maintains structured, performance-based contracting relationships that emphasize reliability, regulatory compliance, and mission alignment, ensuring contractors meet stringent maritime safety and readiness standards. Marilyn’s contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on open competition, with 88.9% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 11.1% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to foster competition and expand vendor diversity within the maritime logistics sector. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), which dominates her portfolio, followed by specialized services in transportation equipment leasing, testing laboratories, and educational support for maritime personnel. This reflects her technical expertise in procuring vessel operations, maintenance support, and crew training services essential to sustaining MSC’s global fleet readiness.