Lee Anderson

Richard Lee Anderson serves as a key procurement professional within the Military Sealift Command (MSC), supporting the Department of Defense’s strategic sealift mission through the acquisition of ocean transportation and specialized maritime services. He manages complex contract actions for deep-sea freight transportation and afloat support capabilities, ensuring the timely movement of military cargo and sustainment assets across global theaters. His work directly enables expeditionary warfare readiness by securing reliable, government-owned and chartered vessel services, integrating engineering and maintenance support, and maintaining operational continuity for naval forces worldwide. Anderson’s contracting portfolio centers on deep-sea freight transportation under NAICS 483111, with a secondary focus on security guards and patrol services under NAICS 561612. He routinely procures maritime logistics solutions, including chartered cargo vessels, crewed support ships, and onboard security services for high-value military shipments. His technical expertise spans maritime operational requirements, vessel classification standards, and international port logistics, ensuring compliance with Defense Transportation Regulation and maritime safety protocols. While no specific contractor relationships are identified, Anderson’s acquisition patterns reflect engagement with a mix of large maritime carriers and specialized maritime service providers. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, long-term service agreements, and vessel availability guarantees critical to sustained naval operations. Anderson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of his awards issued under unrestricted competition and 25% set aside for 8(a) certified small businesses. This balanced approach supports both mission-critical capacity and small business development, aligning with DoD’s broader goals of fostering a resilient, diverse supplier base in the maritime logistics sector.