Samuel Newberry

Samuel N. Newberry serves as a Contracting Officer within the U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom), responsible for executing mission-critical air transportation acquisitions that support global military mobility. His role centers on securing nonscheduled air charter services essential for the rapid deployment and sustainment of personnel and equipment across all domains. He manages a portfolio of complex, time-sensitive contracts aligned with USTransCom’s expeditionary logistics mission, ensuring seamless air mobility in contingency and operational environments. His acquisitions typically involve chartered air cargo and passenger services under flexible, performance-based contract vehicles designed for rapid response and global reach. Newberry maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized air charter providers, including UNCOMN LLC, PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC., RAMPART AVIATION, LLC, FANCIULLI EGISTO S.R.L., and MOUNTAIN AVIATION, LLC. These contractors are selected for their proven capability in operating diverse aircraft fleets, including military-configured and certified civil platforms, across austere and high-threat environments. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, operational flexibility, and global compliance, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate consistent performance in expeditionary air mobility. Newberry’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing rather than socioeconomic preferences. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his selections are grounded in mission necessity and vendor performance, ensuring the highest operational readiness for USTransCom’s global logistics network. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation) and 481212 (Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation), reflecting deep expertise in tactical air mobility, cargo lift, and specialized passenger transport. He procures services that support strategic airlift, medical evacuation, and logistics sustainment, requiring compliance with DoD aviation standards and rapid deployment protocols. His technical domain expertise spans military air operations, airframe certification, and global air traffic coordination.