Randy Bird

Randy Bird serves as a Contract Transportation Specialist, responsible for managing the acquisition and oversight of transportation services critical to federal operational logistics. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while facilitating efficient, reliable movement of goods and personnel. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain seamless postal and mail delivery infrastructure, focusing exclusively on services governed by NAICS 491110. He handles full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award administration and performance monitoring—ensuring acquisitions align with statutory requirements and operational needs. Randy collaborates primarily with transportation and logistics service providers qualified to support U.S. Postal Service operations, including carriers with expertise in ground transport, parcel delivery, and mail handling. His contractor relationships are characterized by long-term, performance-based agreements that emphasize reliability, regulatory compliance, and service continuity. He works closely with vendors capable of meeting stringent federal transportation standards, often engaging firms with proven track records in secure, time-sensitive mail and package delivery networks. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 94.7% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 5.3% are reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), indicating a targeted but modest commitment to socioeconomic programs. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or WOSB set-asides, his approach ensures fair access for all qualified vendors while prioritizing mission-critical service delivery. Randy’s expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 491110, encompassing postal transportation services including mail route logistics, interfacility transport, and contract carriage for the U.S. Postal Service. His technical domain knowledge includes freight management, routing optimization, and compliance with USPS operational standards. He procures specialized transportation solutions tailored to high-volume, time-sensitive mail systems, ensuring services meet federal performance benchmarks and security protocols.