Mary P Chapie

Mary P. Chapie serves as a Contracting Officer for U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom), code HTC711, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the Department of Defense’s global mobility mission. She manages the acquisition of critical air transportation services essential to expeditionary logistics, port operations, and rapid deployment support across all domains. Her portfolio primarily consists of nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts under NAICS 481211, ensuring the timely and secure movement of military personnel and high-priority cargo worldwide. Chapie’s work directly enables theater access and sustainment by securing reliable, mission-critical air mobility solutions that align with USTransCom’s strategic imperatives for agility and operational readiness. Chapie maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of specialized aviation service providers, including UNCOMN LLC, PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC., RAMPART AVIATION, LLC, FANCIULLI EGISTO S.R.L., and MOUNTAIN AVIATION, LLC. These vendors are trusted partners in delivering on-demand, non-scheduled air charter services under complex operational constraints. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, leveraging long-term vendor relationships to ensure compliance with stringent DoD security, safety, and readiness standards. She prioritizes contractors with proven experience in expeditionary environments and international operational support. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements (68.4%), Chapie demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 31.6% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively seeks qualified small aviation firms capable of meeting USTransCom’s demanding operational requirements, fostering a competitive environment that encourages innovation and resilience within the niche air charter sector. Her technical expertise is centered exclusively on NAICS 481211, encompassing the procurement of non-scheduled passenger air transportation services tailored to military requirements. This includes aircraft chartering for troop movements, medical evacuation support, and high-value cargo transport under dynamic, time-sensitive conditions. Chapie’s domain knowledge ensures acquisitions align with operational tempo, safety protocols, and global regulatory compliance in contested or austere environments.