Shanda L. Lyman

Shanda L. Lyman serves as a Contract Specialist within U.S. Transportation Command (USTransCom), where she plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s global mobility mission through the acquisition of critical logistics and transportation services. She manages complex procurement actions spanning air, sea, and land mobility systems, ensuring timely and efficient support for expeditionary operations, port throughput, and rapid deployment capabilities. Her acquisitions primarily involve nonscheduled air charter services, deep-sea freight transportation, and specialized engineering and IT solutions that enable seamless global force projection. Lyman operates within the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) framework, aligning all contracts with USTransCom’s strategic imperatives for agility, resilience, and interoperability across joint theater environments. Lyman maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industry partners including UNCOMN LLC, PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC., RAMPART AVIATION, LLC, FANCIULLI EGISTO S.R.L., and MOUNTAIN AVIATION, LLC—firms recognized for their expertise in military-grade air charter, heavy-lift cargo operations, and expeditionary logistics support. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, outcome-driven deliverables, and rigorous contractor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of operating in austere, high-demand environments. She prioritizes reliability, compliance, and mission-readiness in vendor selection, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms to ensure responsive capacity. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while 16.7% are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though not focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, Lyman demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation through targeted solicitations that enable qualified small firms to compete for niche logistics and technical services. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 481211 (nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation) and 541511 (custom computer programming services), reflecting her expertise in procuring both operational airlift and mission-critical software systems. She also regularly acquires engineering services (541330) and deep-sea freight transportation (483111), underscoring her technical proficiency in integrated mobility solutions that span air, sea, and digital domains.