Bernard Pagliaro

Bernard J. Pagliaro serves as a Procurement Manager responsible for overseeing the acquisition of specialized scientific and technical services critical to advancing federal research and innovation initiatives. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contract strategies with mission-critical objectives in science and technology domains. His portfolio primarily encompasses complex, performance-based acquisitions for research and development, information systems, and engineering support services, requiring deep technical evaluation and risk mitigation expertise. Pagliaro works closely with program stakeholders to define requirements, structure solicitations, and manage contract performance across the acquisition lifecycle. While specific contractor names are not available, Pagliaro maintains relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors capable of delivering high-complexity R&D and telecommunications infrastructure services. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical merit evaluation, and vendor capability assessments, fostering partnerships with firms possessing proven expertise in physical sciences, engineering, and advanced information systems. He prioritizes transparency and fairness in source selection, encouraging participation from both large prime contractors and qualified small businesses. Pagliaro’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically capable offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, though he remains compliant with all applicable small business statutes. His approach prioritizes mission outcomes over socioeconomic quotas, ensuring resources are directed toward the highest-performing solutions. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and NAICS 517919 (Other Telecommunications), indicating deep expertise in scientific R&D, laboratory services, systems engineering, and next-generation telecommunications infrastructure. He regularly procures services involving data analysis, prototype development, technical consulting, and network modernization, requiring contractors with advanced scientific credentials and specialized technical capabilities.