Anthony Vaughn

Anthony Vaughn serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. His portfolio primarily encompasses service-based contracts, with a strong emphasis on creative, cultural, and community-oriented services. Vaughn works closely with program managers to translate operational needs into solicitation requirements, ensuring transparency, competition, and regulatory integrity throughout the procurement process. While specific contractor names are not available, Vaughn’s contracting patterns indicate a consistent engagement with small businesses and independent service providers, particularly in creative and support service sectors. His procurement approach favors open competition with targeted set-asides, fostering relationships with a diverse base of vendors including sole proprietors, freelance artists, and locally owned service firms. He maintains a collaborative working style, emphasizing clear communication and equitable opportunity to build sustainable vendor partnerships aligned with socioeconomic goals. Vaughn demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 85.7% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business eligibility and reduce barriers to entry for economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs. His contracting patterns show minimal use of unrestricted procurements, underscoring a steadfast dedication to socioeconomic contracting objectives and the empowerment of small, locally based enterprises. His primary NAICS focus areas include Motion Picture and Video Production (29.6%), Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (11.1%), and Barber Shops (11.1%), indicating a specialization in creative services, personal care, and cultural production. He also procures educational support services and specialized maintenance services, demonstrating expertise in non-traditional, community-engaged contracting domains. Vaughn’s technical knowledge spans content development, performance-based service delivery, and workforce support contracting, making him a key practitioner in non-defense, service-oriented acquisition environments.