BernardSalter Jr.

Bernard Salter Jr. serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for professional services supporting workforce development and organizational training initiatives. He plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, particularly in the planning, solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. His portfolio centers on complex service-based procurements requiring technical expertise in instructional design, leadership development, and adult learning methodologies, often involving performance-based contracting and statement of work development. While specific contractor names are not available, Salter’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with small business vendors offering training, education, and professional development services. He fosters collaborative relationships with vendors capable of delivering customized learning solutions, including curriculum development, facilitation, and evaluation services. His working style emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and adherence to socioeconomic goals, creating opportunities for qualified small businesses to compete effectively. Salter demonstrates an overwhelming commitment to small business participation, with 94.1% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses, particularly those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. His contracting patterns show minimal use of unrestricted or large business set-asides, underscoring a strong institutional alignment with federal small business advocacy objectives. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), which constitutes nearly two-thirds of his activity, followed by NAICS 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction). He regularly acquires services related to leadership training, compliance education, and skill-based instruction. Additional acquisitions in professional technical services and hospitality support suggest a diversified operational footprint, but his core expertise remains rooted in human capital development and workforce training solutions.