Bill Oswald

Bill Oswald serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across technical and engineering domains. He plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering competitive bidding, and delivering mission-critical services through timely and compliant contract actions. His portfolio primarily consists of performance-based contracts for custom software development, systems engineering, and specialized aerospace components, often requiring rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation strategies. Oswald is known for his methodical approach to solicitation design, source selection, and contract administration, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and operational needs. While specific contractor names are not currently available in the dataset, Oswald maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem, engaging both large primes and small business subcontractors to meet technical demands. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with a strong emphasis on merit-based evaluations and clear performance metrics. He routinely collaborates with technical specialists and program managers to define requirements and assess vendor capabilities, fostering transparent and accountable procurement outcomes. Oswald demonstrates a clear commitment to small business participation, with 28.6% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides are currently reflected in his portfolio, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small firms, particularly in technical service sectors. His approach supports broader federal goals to enhance competition and innovation through socioeconomic contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), accounting for 60% of his activity, followed by engineering services (541330) and aircraft parts manufacturing (336413). He regularly procures software development, systems integration, and mission-critical aerospace components, demonstrating deep familiarity with agile development methodologies, systems engineering lifecycle processes, and defense-related technical standards. Oswald’s expertise spans both commercial and government-unique technical environments, making him a key steward of mission-critical IT and engineering acquisitions.