Amod Pathak

Amod K. Pathak serves as a Procurement Assistant supporting the acquisition lifecycle for a broad range of professional and administrative services. In this role, he assists in the planning, solicitation, and administration of contracts aligned with federal procurement regulations, ensuring compliance with FAR standards and agency mission objectives. He works closely with program managers and contracting officers to develop requirement documents, evaluate vendor responses, and facilitate award actions, primarily for non-defense, service-based acquisitions. His responsibilities include maintaining contract documentation, coordinating with vendors, and supporting post-award oversight, contributing to the efficient execution of the agency’s procurement mission. While specific contractor names are not available, Pathak engages with a diverse pool of vendors offering specialized professional services, including background investigation firms, training providers, and information services contractors. His working relationships are characterized by consistent collaboration with small and mid-sized businesses that meet technical and compliance requirements, fostering transparent and competitive bidding processes. He supports fair and open competition while ensuring adherence to federal procurement integrity standards. Pathak’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 16.7% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced approach—prioritizing competition while intentionally creating opportunities for qualified small businesses to compete for federal contracts. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 561611 (Investigation and Personal Background Check Services), 519190 (Other Information Services), and 511210 (Software Publishers), with additional emphasis on 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) and 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools). He routinely procures technical training, data analysis services, software solutions, and educational programming, reflecting expertise in information technology-enabled services and workforce development domains.