Bernie Salter

Bernard Salter, Jr. serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist, providing strategic oversight and operational guidance for federal acquisition activities within his organization. He ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while managing a diverse portfolio of service-based procurements, including professional, scientific, and technical services. His role involves leading contract planning, solicitation development, source selection, and contract award processes, ensuring alignment with agency mission objectives and statutory requirements. He works closely with program offices to translate operational needs into legally sound, competitively awarded contracts that deliver value and accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, Bernard maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, ranging from established prime contractors to small business subcontractors. His procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competition, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in regulatory integrity and operational reliability. He actively engages with industry through pre-solicitation outreach and market research to ensure solicitations are well-targeted and responsive to market capabilities. Bernard demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 30% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on socioeconomic programs that expand opportunities for small businesses, though he does not prioritize specific set-aside categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Instead, his approach centers on maximizing small business participation through broad-based set-asides that encourage competition among qualified small firms. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 811219 (Other Personal Services), 511210 (Software Publishers), 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). He routinely acquires specialized technical services, software solutions, laboratory equipment, and environmental support services, reflecting deep expertise in science, technology, and professional services domains.