Albert H. DeChristopher

Albert H. DeChristopher serves as a Sub-Contracting Officer responsible for overseeing the execution and compliance of subcontracts under prime federal contracts. In this role, he ensures that prime contractors adhere to socioeconomic goals, flow-down clauses, and subcontracting plan requirements, directly supporting the agency’s broader acquisition strategy to foster equitable industry participation. His work bridges prime contractors and their subcontractors, facilitating transparent, compliant, and efficient supply chain execution across complex technical procurements. He typically handles subcontracts involving specialized industrial equipment, analytical instrumentation, and industrial gas systems, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations under FAR Part 44. DeChristopher maintains structured relationships with a diverse array of prime contractors who rely on his guidance to meet their subcontracting obligations. He works closely with manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and engineering firms that source components from small and mid-tier suppliers, ensuring adherence to subcontracting plan benchmarks and reporting requirements. His approach emphasizes proactive collaboration, requiring detailed subcontractor performance tracking and compliance audits to uphold integrity throughout the procurement lifecycle. His procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 38.5% of subcontracts designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate preference for small businesses over other socioeconomic categories. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides specifically, his consistent use of total small business set-asides demonstrates a robust commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses across the supply chain. DeChristopher’s technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers), 334515 and 334516 (Manufacturing of electrical measurement and analytical laboratory instruments), 423690 (Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Wholesalers), and 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing). He routinely procures high-precision instruments, industrial control systems, and specialized gas delivery components, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications, quality assurance protocols, and supply chain logistics in advanced manufacturing and industrial sectors.