Adam Schwartz

Adam Schwartz serves as Purchasing Manager at the City University of New York (CUNY), where he oversees the acquisition of critical services that support the university system’s mission of accessible, high-quality public higher education. Responsible for end-to-end procurement processes across academic, administrative, and operational domains, Schwartz manages contracts aligned with CUNY’s strategic priorities in digital transformation, campus infrastructure, and student support services. His portfolio primarily consists of professional, technical, and personal services contracts, ensuring timely delivery of resources that sustain teaching, research, and institutional modernization efforts. Schwartz maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors specializing in educational technology, administrative support, and professional consulting services. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages firms offering scalable, compliance-driven solutions in IT services, academic support, and facility-related personnel services. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, service quality, and alignment with public sector procurement standards, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of meeting CUNY’s complex, multi-campus operational needs. Schwartz’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. There is no current reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs, indicating a procurement strategy centered on capability, compliance, and value rather than socioeconomic targeting. This approach prioritizes broad market access while maintaining rigorous evaluation criteria for vendor qualifications and service delivery performance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 812990 (All Other Personal Services), reflecting demand for on-site administrative and student support personnel, followed by 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), which encompass IT consulting, system integration, and institutional research support. He also procures educational support services and museum-related functions, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of CUNY’s diverse academic ecosystem and its evolving service requirements.