Sarah Benson

Sarah Benson serves as a Contract Specialist at U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom), where she plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s global mobility mission through the acquisition of expeditionary logistics and port operations services. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting air, sea, land, and rail transportation infrastructure, with a primary emphasis on marine cargo handling operations critical to theater access and sustainment. Her work ensures timely deployment of military personnel and equipment by securing reliable, high-performance logistics partners capable of operating in austere and dynamic environments. Benson specializes in complex, mission-critical procurements requiring stringent compliance with DoD mobility standards and expeditionary operational requirements. Benson maintains consistent, long-term relationships with key contractors including UNCOMN LLC, PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC., RAMPART AVIATION, LLC, FANCIULLI EGISTO S.R.L., and MOUNTAIN AVIATION, LLC. These vendors are selected for their proven capabilities in global cargo handling, aircraft ground support, and port terminal operations, often under time-sensitive, high-stakes conditions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous contractor oversight, and operational readiness, fostering partnerships with firms that demonstrate technical proficiency, global scalability, and compliance with international logistics protocols. Benson’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% no set-aside preference, indicating a focus on full and open competition to ensure the highest operational capability and global vendor responsiveness. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach is driven by mission necessity and the need for specialized, expeditionary-capable contractors with proven international track records. Her primary industry focus is NAICS 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling), where she procures specialized services including stevedoring, container terminal operations, cargo stowage and unloading, and port infrastructure support. She possesses deep expertise in maritime logistics systems, cargo handling equipment standards, and the integration of military and commercial port operations to enable rapid force projection and sustainment worldwide.