Olivia J Bradley

Olivia J. Bradley serves as a Contracting Officer for the Military Sealift Command (MSC), where she is responsible for managing the acquisition of critical ocean transportation and afloat support services essential to U.S. naval expeditionary operations. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions under the Department of Defense’s acquisition framework, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS while delivering mission-critical capabilities through government-owned and chartered vessels. Her portfolio centers on strategic sealift, vessel maintenance, and logistics support services that sustain global naval mobility, requiring deep familiarity with maritime operational requirements and complex contract administration. Bradley maintains a broad network of contractors specializing in deep-sea and coastal freight transportation, vessel management, and marine support services. She regularly engages with experienced maritime service providers, engineering firms, and logistics integrators capable of delivering reliable, scalable ocean transport solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and operational readiness, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency in naval logistics and compliance with DoD safety and environmental standards. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 92.9% of her awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on maximizing competition and capability. However, she consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her small business awards reflect a balanced approach to fostering industry diversity. Bradley’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), which accounts for over 70% of her activity, alongside related categories including Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation and Water Transportation Support Activities. She also procures specialized services such as computer facilities management and accounting support for MSC’s operational infrastructure. Her expertise spans maritime logistics, vessel chartering, and integrated marine systems, positioning her as a key steward of the Navy’s global sealift enterprise.