Alexander Kramer

Alexander M. Kramer serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering specialized professional, scientific, and technical services. His portfolio primarily consists of non-commercial, services-based procurements requiring technical expertise and performance-based contracting methods, with a strong emphasis on competitive solicitation and risk mitigation. Kramer works with a diverse range of vendors, including large professional services firms and small businesses offering specialized consulting, research, and environmental remediation capabilities. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open-market opportunities that foster innovation and vendor diversity. He maintains collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance, and compliance with federal contracting standards, often engaging in pre-solicitation outreach to ensure market readiness. His set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward unrestricted acquisitions, with 95% of awards issued under full and open competition. Only 5% of his contracts are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but intentional approach to small business participation that prioritizes mission needs while remaining compliant with socioeconomic goals. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, aligning instead with broader agency objectives favoring open competition. Kramer’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting deep expertise in engineering analysis, technical advisory services, and applied research. He also regularly procures remediation services (562910) and animal production services (112990), demonstrating a broad technical domain knowledge across environmental, scientific, and operational support disciplines.